(Reuters) – Intel announced a series of top executive changes on Monday, including the departure of products chief Michelle Johnston Holthaus, at a time when CEO Lip-Bu Tan intensifies efforts to turn around the struggling U.S. chipmaker.

Holthaus, who will leave after more than three decades with Intel, had held numerous senior leadership roles, including interim co-chief executive officer following the ouster of former CEO Pat Gelsinger last year. She will remain a strategic adviser over the coming months.

Reuters reported earlier this year that Tan seeks to flatten the company’s leadership team, with most important chip groups reporting directly to him, while also slashing jobs to streamline operations.

Intel also said on Monday Kevork Kechichian has joined as executive vice presiden

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