Intel Corporation has announced the appointment of new leaders for its Sales, Marketing, and Communications Group (SMG) in both the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region and the India region, as part of its ongoing transformation efforts.
Hans Chuang Named General Manager of SMG Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ)
Effective immediately, Hans Chuang has been appointed as the General Manager of SMG Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ). Based in Taiwan, Chuang will oversee Intel’s overall business in the APJ region, driving revenue growth, fostering new opportunities within the local ecosystem, and strengthening relationships with customers and partners. Chuang holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia and an MBA from McGill University.
Chuang expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “Intel is transforming, and I am excited to lead the company’s growth and innovation in APJ, one of the most diverse and fastest-growing regions for Intel.”
Santhosh Viswanathan to Lead Intel’s India Region
In March of this year, Intel designated India as a separate region within its SMG organization to capitalize on the country’s rapid growth and business opportunities. Santhosh Viswanathan, VP and MD of the India region, will spearhead this new region, leveraging his expertise to drive value and customer-centricity. Viswanathan holds an engineering degree in Industrial Engineering and Management and a master’s degree in business administration.
Viswanathan highlighted the significant opportunities in India, saying, “We see massive business opportunities and growing momentum in India. By creating a separate region, we are enabling our teams, including our strong engineering base in India, to work closely with our customers.”
Both Chuang and Viswanathan bring extensive leadership experience within Intel and are known for their dedication to delivering outcomes for Intel customers.
Their appointments reflect Intel’s strategic focus on aligning organizational structures with evolving market dynamics and leveraging internal leadership talent to enhance responsiveness and effectiveness in addressing unique regional opportunities and challenges.
