Intel CEO Brian Krzanich resigns after probe into relationship with employee

Intel board named chief financial officer Robert Swan as interim chief executive officer

A file photo of Intel CEO Brian Krzanich. Photo: AFP
A file photo of Intel CEO Brian Krzanich. Photo: AFP

Bengaluru: Intel Corp on Thursday said chief executive officer Brian Krzanich has resigned, effective immediately, after a probe revealed that a past consensual relationship with an Intel employee violated company policy.

“An ongoing investigation by internal and external counsel has confirmed a violation of Intel’s non-fraternization policy, which applies to all managers,” the company said in a statement.

The board named chief financial officer Robert Swan as interim chief executive officer.