Brian krzanich intel ceo girlfriend

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich resigned suddenly after a "past consensual relationship with an Intel employee" came to light, the company said Thursday.

His unexpected exit comes after internal and external investigations ordered by the chipmaker "confirmed a violation of Intel’s non-fraternization policy, which applies to all managers," Intel said.

"Given the expectation that all employees will respect Intel’s values and adhere to the company’s code of conduct," the company added, "the board has accepted Mr.

Krzanich’s resignation."

Robert Swan, 58, Intel's chief financial officer and a board member of eBay, was named Intel's interim CEO.

Details of Krzanich's relationship were not immediately disclosed, including the identity of his romantic partner.

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