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Intel CEO Brian Krzanich resigns over relationship with employee
MUMBAI: Intel Corporation CEO and member of board of directors Brian Krzanich today announced his resignation for a breach of company policy involving a relationship with an employee.
Krzanich joined Intel in 1982 in New Mexico as an engineer, as the personal computer industry was beginning to take off. He had been trying to remake Intel into a more general provider of chips, expanding into new markets such as industrial systems and self driving cars, with the 2017 purchase of Mobileye for $15.3 billion.
On Thursday in a statement company said chief financial officer Robert Swan will be interim CEO while the Board searches for permanent replacement.
Intel chairman Andy Bryant said, “The board believes strongly in Intel’s strategy and we are confident in Bob Swan’s ability to lead the company as we conduct a robust search for our next CEO”.
“Bob has been instrumental to the development and execution of Intel’s strategy, and we know the company will continue to smoothly execute. We appreciate Brian’s many contributions to Intel” he added.
Former CFO Robert Swan has been with Intel since october 2016 he oversees finance, information technology and corporate strategy. Swan previously spent nine years as CFO of eBay Inc. Earlier, he was CFO of Electronic Data Systems Corp. and TRW Inc. He also severed as CEO of Webyan Group Inc.
In his new role, interim CEO Swan will be managing operations in close collaboration with Intel’s senior leadership team.
Commenting on his new role Robert Swan said, “Intel’s transformation to a data-centric company is well under way and our team is producing great products, excellent growth and outstanding financial results. I look forward to Intel continuing to win in the marketplace”.
The board has begun its search for a permanent CEO and is looking at both internal and external candidates.
Digital
Motorola launches nationwide monthly service camps in India
Free pick-up/drop for premium devices, zero labour charges and 10 per cent discounts kick off from 28 February 2026.
MUMBAI: Motorola just turned phone repairs into a monthly festival because when your device gets a free check-up and discount goodies, even a cracked screen feels like a celebration. Motorola India has unveiled its next-generation after-sales support ecosystem, headlined by Nationwide Monthly Service Camps starting 28 February 2026 at authorised service centres and collection points across the country. On a fixed day each month, customers can access zero labour charges, no inspection or diagnosis fees, free software updates, complimentary device cleaning and sanitisation, and a basic health check-up. Additional perks include 10 per cent off accessories and 10 per cent off spare parts.
Premium Signature, Edge, and Razr series users get free pick-up and drop service: technicians collect devices from home, repair them at authorised centres, and return them post-fix, no extra cost. Service requests can be raised via the support portal or email.
The ecosystem is powered by a comprehensive digital self-service suite: the Device Help app, Software Fix tool, Intelligent Voice Assistance (IVA), Moli (Motorola’s AI chatbot), and a 24×7 multilingual e-support portal across WhatsApp, web, and devices. This AI-first approach positions Motorola among the few brands in India offering always-on, proactive support to minimise downtime and resolve issues before they escalate.
The physical network is expanding rapidly to over 1,200 touchpoints by the end of FY26-27 more than double the current footprint ensuring faster, more consistent service in metros, Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 cities. Motorola also boasts improved spare parts availability and repair turnaround times nationwide.
Motorola India, managing director T. M. Narasimhan said, “At Motorola, our commitment to customers goes well beyond the point of purchase. With the Nationwide Monthly Service Camp and Free Doorstep Care Service, we are creating a comprehensive, proactive, and accessible after-sales support ecosystem.”
IDC’s Q3 FY25 report ranks Motorola as India’s fastest-growing smartphone brand with 52.4 per cent year-on-year growth and 8.3 per cent market share, reflecting rising consumer trust. In a market where after-sales experience often makes or breaks loyalty, Motorola’s latest push blends AI smarts, physical reach, and genuine perks turning routine maintenance into something fans might actually look forward to. Because when your phone gets this much love, staying loyal feels like the easiest decision of all.
