AMD Announces the Resignation of Dave Orton, former CEO of ATI

**MIG-31** · Jul 10, 2007, 04:55 PM

Source: Yahoo
Thanks to Blacklash for the submission.
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AMD announced today that Dave Orton, former president and chief executive officer of ATI Technologies, has resigned as executive vice president of AMD, effective the end of July, 2007.

"Dave's passion and relentless drive catapulted ATI into a solid leadership position in each of the company's graphics, chipset and consumer electronics businesses," said Dirk Meyer, AMD president and chief operating officer. "More recently, Dave was one of the key drivers in the successful integration of AMD and ATI. With his integration work complete and the successful launch of key graphics and chipset products earlier this year, the time was right for Dave to take his personal and professional life in a different direction."

Zardon · Jul 10, 2007, 06:26 PM

Dave is a really nice man, ive met him a few times and talked to him in private about various things. This is a huge loss for AMD in my opinion.

Troubled times right now.

Judas · Jul 10, 2007, 06:33 PM

why is the hair on the back of my neck, standing on end?

bug77 · Jul 10, 2007, 06:59 PM

I would think this has othing to do with the smashing success of the 2000 series.
Somebody better wake these guys up. I mean, I could have told them half a year ago the 2600 series will suck (and they knew it too, I know), but they released it anyway. Hello?

Lelisevis · Jul 10, 2007, 07:24 PM

Lets not turn this into a bashing AMD/ATI thread. Their comes a time in everyones life when you know it's time to move onto pastures new. Here's wishing Mr Orton all the best in his new endeavour whatever it may be.

Vikingod · Jul 10, 2007, 07:50 PM

Not a big surprise. Its pretty common for a company to replace their CEO when things look bad. Its a way to get some fresh ideas and it effects the culture of the company. Also, the Board tends to see it as a last resort sort of measure. It will be interesting to see how this all pans out. Things don't look good, thats for sure.

Either way, Dave will have a nice parachute and maybe a vacation until the next big thing.

MrSpock2002 · Jul 10, 2007, 08:51 PM

Die AMD.

bug77 · Jul 10, 2007, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lelisevis

Lets not turn this into a bashing AMD/ATI thread. Their comes a time in everyones life when you know it's time to move onto pastures new. Here's wishing Mr Orton all the best in his new endeavour whatever it may be.

I didn't mean to bash at ATI. Just mad because they cost me an upgrade this year and hoping this is the kick in the they needed. And just to be fair, I remeber this is the guy that brought us the 8500 and 9000 line, so yes, I know he used to do a good job. And during his time ATI started producing top-notch drivers too (of course they did CCC afterwards).

mkk · Jul 11, 2007, 01:31 AM

When a company merger has been carried through it's only normal for one of two CEO's to step down. Putting a former CEO in a position below another for long goes against general corporate culture.

Blacklash · Jul 12, 2007, 12:34 PM

I hope the R650 comes out around August and does well.

I'd agree what happened is not unusual under the circumstance of a merger. It did alarm me and make me a tad sad when I first read it. Then I thought about it.

Some of my favorite cards have been ATi cards; 9800Pro, X800XL, and of course my X1900XT. If Crossfire software support had been a little tighter I might have remained on X1900 XT Crossfire instead of getting the GTX.

Jul 10, 2007, 04:55 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,853 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	AMD Announces the Resignation of Dave Orton, former CEO of ATI Source: Yahoo Thanks to Blacklash for the submission. _______________ AMD announced today that Dave Orton, former president and chief executive officer of ATI Technologies, has resigned as executive vice president of AMD, effective the end of July, 2007. "Dave's passion and relentless drive catapulted ATI into a solid leadership position in each of the company's graphics, chipset and consumer electronics businesses," said Dirk Meyer, AMD president and chief operating officer. "More recently, Dave was one of the key drivers in the successful integration of AMD and ATI. With his integration work complete and the successful launch of key graphics and chipset products earlier this year, the time was right for Dave to take his personal and professional life in a different direction." __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Jul 12, 2007, 12:34 PM	#10
Blacklash Che cazzo stai dicendo? Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Old Vizima Posts: 117 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I hope the R650 comes out around August and does well. I'd agree what happened is not unusual under the circumstance of a merger. It did alarm me and make me a tad sad when I first read it. Then I thought about it. Some of my favorite cards have been ATi cards; 9800Pro, X800XL, and of course my X1900XT. If Crossfire software support had been a little tighter I might have remained on X1900 XT Crossfire instead of getting the GTX. __________________ AMD Phenom II X6 1055T @ 4.0GHz (1.45v)\|GeIL Black Dragon DDR3 1600 (4x2Gb) ASUS Crosshair IV (AMD 890FX)\|Powercolor Radeon HD 5870 1Gb (x2)\|Acer GD235HZbid WD VelociRaptor 150Gb HD (x2)\|Pioneer DVR-2920Q\|LG GH22LS30\|Klipsch Groove PM20 2.0 SilverStone OP1000-E\|SilverStone TJ10-B\|Xigmatek HDT-S1284EE\|Vista Home Premium x64 SP2

Jul 10, 2007, 06:26 PM	#2
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Dave is a really nice man, ive met him a few times and talked to him in private about various things. This is a huge loss for AMD in my opinion. Troubled times right now.

Jul 10, 2007, 06:59 PM	#4
bug77 DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: around Posts: 792 Rep Power: 0	I would think this has othing to do with the smashing success of the 2000 series. Somebody better wake these guys up. I mean, I could have told them half a year ago the 2600 series will suck (and they knew it too, I know), but they released it anyway. Hello?

Jul 10, 2007, 07:24 PM	#5
Lelisevis Howlin at the moon Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,663 Rep Power: 0	Lets not turn this into a bashing AMD/ATI thread. Their comes a time in everyones life when you know it's time to move onto pastures new. Here's wishing Mr Orton all the best in his new endeavour whatever it may be.

Jul 10, 2007, 07:50 PM	#6
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Not a big surprise. Its pretty common for a company to replace their CEO when things look bad. Its a way to get some fresh ideas and it effects the culture of the company. Also, the Board tends to see it as a last resort sort of measure. It will be interesting to see how this all pans out. Things don't look good, thats for sure. Either way, Dave will have a nice parachute and maybe a vacation until the next big thing.

Jul 10, 2007, 08:51 PM	#7
MrSpock2002 Because I said so! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Watkins Glen NY Posts: 542 Rep Power: 0	Die AMD.

Jul 11, 2007, 01:31 AM	#9
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,495 Rep Power: 132 System Specs	When a company merger has been carried through it's only normal for one of two CEO's to step down. Putting a former CEO in a position below another for long goes against general corporate culture.