Lisa Su

Su has proved AMD’s naysayers wrong. The semiconductor chief has shown the world that AMD is still an industry leader, with its graphics chips powering the latest video game consoles from Sony and Microsoft. Although AMD, like its rivals, has been impacted by the chip shortage, its business hasn’t flagged. Sales are up 96% over the past 12 months, and the company’s share price climbed 79% during the same period as investors continue to cheer Su and her success in turning the chipmaker around.

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