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Lisa Su

Lisa Su is a Taiwanese-American electrical engineer and business executive who has served as chair and chief executive officer of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) since 2022.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Lisa Su is a Taiwanese-American electrical engineer and business executive who has served as chair and chief executive officer of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) since 2022. She joined AMD in 2012 and became CEO in 2014, leading the company’s turnaround and expansion in high-performance computing and AI. She was born in Taiwan and moved to the United States as a child.

Early life and education

Lisa Su was born in Tainan, Taiwan, and immigrated to the United States with her family as a young child. She later studied electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and completed a PhD in the same field.

Career before AMD

Su held engineering and management positions at Texas Instruments, IBM, and Freescale Semiconductor. These roles established her background in semiconductor and technology leadership.

AMD leadership

Su joined AMD in 2012 as senior vice president and general manager of global business units. She became AMD president and CEO in October 2014 and became chair in February 2022. Under her leadership, AMD expanded its role in high-performance computing and AI.

Recognition

Su has received major industry and leadership recognition, including selection as TIME’s CEO of the Year for 2024. She is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.

Key facts

  • Lisa Su was born in Tainan, Taiwan, and moved to the United States as a child.
  • She studied electrical engineering at MIT and earned a doctorate in the field.
  • Before AMD, she worked in engineering and management roles at Texas Instruments, IBM, and Freescale Semiconductor.
  • She became AMD president and CEO in 2014 and chair in 2022.
  • Under her leadership, AMD expanded its role in high-performance computing and AI.
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Canadian context

Lisa Su is relevant to Canadian readers as a leading figure in the global semiconductor industry, which affects Canadian technology firms, data centres, cloud services, and AI infrastructure.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Lisa Su?
Lisa Su is a Taiwanese-American electrical engineer and business executive best known as the chair and CEO of AMD.
When did Lisa Su become CEO of AMD?
She became AMD’s president and CEO in October 2014.
What is Lisa Su’s educational background?
She studied electrical engineering at MIT and earned a PhD in electrical engineering.
What companies did Lisa Su work for before AMD?
Before AMD, she worked at Texas Instruments, IBM, and Freescale Semiconductor.
What is Lisa Su known for at AMD?
She is known for leading AMD’s turnaround and its growth in high-performance computing and AI.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Su
    Supports: Birth date, education, career timeline at AMD, chair appointment, and compensation details.
  2. Carnegie Corporation of New York — https://carnegie.org/great-immigrants/lisa-su/
    Supports: Birthplace, immigration to the United States, MIT education, AMD leadership, and major honours.
  3. AMD — https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/leadership/lisa-su.html
    Supports: Current role as chair and CEO, career overview, and memberships in scientific academies.
  4. TIME — https://time.com/7200909/ceo-of-the-year-2024-lisa-su/
    Supports: CEO of the Year 2024, AMD turnaround narrative, and personal background.
  5. The Franklin Institute — https://fi.edu/en/awards/laureates/lisa-su
    Supports: 2024 recognition, AMD leadership impact, and immigration background.