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NASDAQ: AMDalso invests · investor profile

Santa Clara, US · Founded 1969 · Public · 1 known investors

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AMD designs the Ryzen and EPYC processors, Radeon graphics and Instinct AI accelerators, and the adaptive chips it added with the Xilinx acquisition. Founded in Santa Clara in 1969, it is listed on Nasdaq as AMD.

Founders & leadership

AMD was founded in 1969 by Jerry Sanders.

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Jerry SandersCo-founder; CEO 1969–2002until 2002
LSLisa Su
Lisa SuChair and Chief Executive Officer
JHJean Hu
Jean HuChief Financial Officer
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Andrew FeldmanFounder
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Anil RaoFounder
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Gary LauterbachFounder

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Acquisitions · 1

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Frequently asked questions

What does AMD do?
AMD designs the Ryzen and EPYC processors, Radeon graphics and Instinct AI accelerators, and the adaptive chips it added with the Xilinx acquisition. Founded in Santa Clara in 1969, it is listed on Nasdaq as AMD.
Who founded AMD?
AMD was founded by Jerry Sanders in 1969.
Who are AMD's investors?
AMD's investors include Matrix.
Is AMD publicly traded?
Yes — AMD trades on NASDAQ under the ticker AMD.
Where is AMD headquartered?
AMD is headquartered in Santa Clara, US.