David A. Zinsner
Summary
David A. Zinsner is Intel’s executive vice president, CFO, and principal financial and accounting officer, having joined Intel in January 2022. ([newsroom.intel.com](https://newsroom.intel.com/biography/david-zinsner?utm_source=openai))
Biography
Zinsner leads Intel’s global finance organization, including finance, accounting and reporting, tax, treasury, internal audit, and investor relations. He joined Intel after serving as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Micron Technology. ([newsroom.intel.com](https://newsroom.intel.com/biography/david-zinsner?utm_source=openai)) Earlier in his career, he was president and chief operating officer of Affirmed Networks, senior vice president of finance and CFO at Analog Devices, and senior vice president and CFO at Intersil. He has more than 20 years of financial and operating experience in semiconductors, manufacturing, and technology. ([investors.micron.com](https://investors.micron.com/news-releases/news-release-details/micron-announces-chief-financial-officer-transition?utm_source=openai)) Zinsner holds an MBA in finance and accounting from Vanderbilt University and a bachelor’s degree in industrial management from Carnegie Mellon University. In late 2024, he also served as one of Intel’s interim co-CEOs during the company’s search for a permanent chief executive, while continuing as CFO. ([newsroom.intel.com](https://newsroom.intel.com/biography/david-zinsner?utm_source=openai))
Notable achievements
- Developed a broad finance and operating background across Micron, Analog Devices, Intersil, and Affirmed Networks before joining Intel. ([investors.micron.com](https://investors.micron.com/news-releases/news-release-details/micron-announces-chief-financial-officer-transition?utm_source=openai))
- Led Intel’s finance organization through a major restructuring involving cost reductions, capital discipline, and changes to the company’s manufacturing strategy. ([newsroom.intel.com](https://newsroom.intel.com/biography/david-zinsner?utm_source=openai))
- Helped manage Intel during the 2024–2025 leadership transition as interim co-CEO while retaining responsibility for finance. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/50863/000005086325000054/intc-20250327.htm?utm_source=openai))
- Communicated plans to reduce operating expenses and manufacturing costs as Intel sought to improve cash generation and execution. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/amd_fundamentals/comments/1f9dcjt?utm_source=openai))
- Supported Intel’s transition toward separate financial reporting and operating accountability for its product businesses and Intel Foundry. ([intc.com](https://www.intc.com/filings-reports/annual-reports/content/0000050863-26-000060/0000050863-26-000060.pdf?utm_source=openai))
Problem areas / controversies
- Zinsner has served as CFO during a difficult financial period for Intel, including large operating losses, heavy manufacturing investment, restructuring charges, and a suspended dividend. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/50863/000005086326000011/intc-20251227.htm?utm_source=openai))
- His tenure has included substantial workforce reductions and cost-cutting measures, which can improve financial discipline but also create execution and morale risks. ([m.investing.com](https://m.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/intel-to-slash-workforce-by-yearend-as-it-forecasts-steeper-losses-than-expected-4151845?ampMode=1&utm_source=openai))
- Intel Foundry continued to report significant operating losses, making the company’s manufacturing turnaround a central challenge for Zinsner’s finance and capital-allocation responsibilities. ([download.intel.com](https://download.intel.com/newsroom/2026/earnings/Intel-4Q2025-Earnings-Call.pdf?utm_source=openai))
- No major personal regulatory controversy was identified in the reviewed company filings and reputable-source coverage; most criticism concerns Intel’s financial performance, restructuring, and strategic execution during his tenure.