Advanced Micro Devices said chief operating officer Lisa Su would immediately replace Rory Read as chief executive officer as the chipmaker expands beyond its core personal computer market, sending its shares down 6% in extended trading.
The transition comes just three years into Read's tenure as CEO and while analysts applauded the leadership change, some of them were surprised at the timing.
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