Dr.Hector de J. Ruiz

Overview

Dr. Ruiz, 61, is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Dr. Ruiz joined Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. in January 2000 as President and Chief Operating Officer, and was named Chief Executive Officer in April 2002. He was also appointed as Chairman of the Board in April 2004. Previously, Dr. Ruiz served as President of Motorola's Semiconductor Products Sector from 1997 to 2000. In his 22-year career with the technology firm, Dr. Ruiz held a variety of executive positions in the United States and overseas. He also worked at Texas Instruments in the company's research laboratories and manufacturing operations. Born in Piedras Negras, Mexico, Dr. Ruiz earned a BA and an MA in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas, Austin. He earned his doctorate in Electrical Engineering from Rice University in 1973. Dr. Ruiz is passionate about the role of technology in education and empowering the underprivileged. At the 2004 World Economic Forum in Davos, he announced Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.'s 50x15 Initiative, a commitment to empower 50% of the world's population with basic internet access by the year 2015. Dr. Ruiz currently serves on the President's Council of Advisors for Science and Technology (PCAST). PCAST advises the President of the United States on issues related to technology, scientific research priorities, and math and science education. Dr. Ruiz also serves as Chairman of the Board of Spansion Inc., is a board member of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), and serves on the Board of Trustees of Rice University.