Her tenure at Intel, especially as a corporate vice president in the Data Center and AI Group, aligns seamlessly with her new role at Cornelis, a company that originated within the same Intel division. Cornelis is distinguished for its innovative technology that connects servers within data centers to function collectively, enhancing the development of AI models by providing extensive, synchronized computing power.
This strategic advancement positions Cornelis in direct competition with industry giants like Nvidia Corp., which has invested significantly in similar technologies through its acquisition of Mellanox for around $7 billion in 2020. Philip Murphy, Cornelis's co-founder and previous CEO who spearheaded the development of their networking technology at Intel, will now serve as the Chief Operating Officer, ensuring continuity in the company’s visionary pursuits.
Intel continues to hold a minority stake in Cornelis, underlining a sustained partnership, even as Cornelis courts a broader market including cloud service providers and enterprises developing their own data centers. Spelman’s leadership is set to tap into a potential $20 billion market, strengthening Cornelis's position in a competitive industry and steering it towards significant growth and innovation in data center solutions.
Lisa Spelman Appointed CEO of Cornelis Networks to Drive Data Center Innovations in AI Boom
Cornelis Networks, a pioneer in data center networking, has announced the appointment of Lisa Spelman, a veteran of Intel Corp., as its new CEO effective August 15. With over two decades at Intel, particularly in overseeing the data-center business, Spelman brings a wealth of experience to Cornelis as it navigates the rapidly expanding AI industry.
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