Hector Ruiz to be replaced

[GripS]

http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=9687

Looks like the rumor was correct. Just the date was wrong.

Probably see this posted as soon as i submit the thread. Hopefully not though.

[Zytek_Fan]

Yes! One of the worst leaders in corporate America EVER is leaving!

[AliG]

about time

[HousERaT]

Wonderful news.........

[Shintai]

Wutt! AMD got a chance of survieving now!

[Zytek_Fan]

Wutt! AMD got a chance of survieving now!

QFT!


The day he leaves, there will be much rejoicing. Here and probably at AMD too.

[twilyth]

That purchase by the Dubhie's is starting to make sense. They might not have anyone one the board, but a couple hundred million bucks gives you some clout.

[AliG]

That purchase by the Dubhie's is starting to make sense. They might not have anyone one the board, but a couple hundred million bucks gives you some clout.

lol! The purchase makes sense as soon as it's confirmed Hector's leaving

[knightwolf654]

party at my place!


whos bringing the little winers!

[Jimmer411]

w00t!



Next fud article will read "New Intel marketing chief to be announced monday!"

[twilyth]

w00t!



Next fud article will read "New Intel marketing chief to be announced monday!"

Oh god, could we be that lucky?

[Jimmer411]

Oh god, could we be that lucky?

haha I dont think its benefitial for either company to be uncompetitive at this point.

I wouldnt wish this idiot on my worst enemy.


Btw check out his forbes profile. http://www.forbes.com/finance/mktgui...ersonId=939780

Look at all that stock! He became CEO on my birthday

[Zytek_Fan]

For all the things he's done for AMD, his compensation should be 1/10 of that.

[Jimmer411]

party at my place!


whos bringing the little winers!

OMG that avitar is killing me hahaha! Did you just replace your old one with it? haha I said replace haha

[knightwolf654]

holy wow, no way he should be payed that much. jeez bush does more for less jeez!

anyone wish for a new avatar


edit: yup just did it and i love it!

[zabomb4163]

how many people in this thread actually read the link??

"TheStreet.com now reports that sources are telling it that AMD CEO Hector Ruiz is possibly stepping down from his post"

"However, reports say that there is no set time frame for a change of power at AMD. "

[knightwolf654]

i read it and understood it, we will find out for sure april 28 2008

[Trouffman]

Yeah so great news !!!!!

but maybe we won't see AMD logo on Ferrari anymore

[Zytek_Fan]

Yeah so great news !!!!!

but maybe we won't see AMD logo on Ferrari anymore

No we will. AMD quite likes Ferrari

[n91htmare]

Hector had no part in K8 while he was CEO....
K8 pretty much sold itself because it was a Killer architecture.

Everything under Hector's watch has gone downhill....need I say more?

[JumpingJack]

Hector had no part in K8 while he was CEO....
K8 pretty much sold itself because it was a Killer architecture.

Everything under Hector's watch has gone downhill....need I say more?

In terms of the K8 being a good product, yes... and when AMD got to the point they could deliver in volume, it really made a difference.

However, I would tend to disagree ... in part. Hector orchistrated bringing AMD out of the doldrums of being a second rate supplier to a credible player. He pushed the customer centric culture and philosophy and under his watch penetrated markets AMD has never ever been before.

That does not mean his departure would not be a good thing, the current strategy of market share at all costs is driving the company into the ground.

[n91htmare]

In terms of the K8 being a good product, yes... and when AMD got to the point they could deliver in volume, it really made a difference.

However, I would tend to disagree ... in part. Hector orchistrated bringing AMD out of the doldrums of being a second rate supplier to a credible player. He pushed the customer centric culture and philosophy and under his watch penetrated markets AMD has never ever been before.

That does not mean his departure would not be a good thing, the current strategy of market share at all costs is driving the company into the ground.

exactly...his philosophy is MARKET SHARE! well, that's all dandy and went in his favor when he had a competing product to work with. It's not hard to gain market share when your product is superior to the competition.

The true test of a CEO is how he/she manages a company in hard times. What choices are made? how a CEO keeps a company afloat during hard times...

BUT Hector has not shown such leadership, i'm sorry to say. He doesn't want to adjust his strategy and is stuck with the market share philosophy.... Well this clearly shows that unless he has a competing product, he can't do didly squat.

[JumpingJack]

exactly...his philosophy is MARKET SHARE! well, that's all dandy and went in his favor when he had a competing product to work with. It's not hard to gain market share when your product is superior to the competition.

The true test of a CEO is how he/she manages a company in hard times. What choices are made? how a CEO keeps a company afloat during hard times...

BUT Hector has not shown such leadership, i'm sorry to say. He doesn't want to adjust his strategy and is stuck with the market share philosophy.... Well this clearly shows that unless he has a competing product, he can't do didly squat.

I think we are on the same page.... it is easy to navigate a company to success when your flagship product is second to none.

However, the strategies post-success failed to really take advantage of the momentum he had going into a 'down' period, and frankly the scortched earth pricing policy was the wrong thing to do to remain healthy.

My opinion is Hector aspired to grow big too fast. I think the Toyota model would have been more appropriate.

[Zytek_Fan]

In other news:
After hearing the news of Hector Ruiz being replaced, AMD employees started several bonfires in the parking lot with office furniture accompanied with much rejoicing.

[Calmatory]

What has Hector Ruiz done really? AMD has fallen, is it Hector's fault? I blame Intel for that!