The latest news and top stories on Lip-bu Tan. Known for his significant leadership in the technology sector, Tan served as Chief Executive Officer of Cadence Design Systems from 2009 to 2021, and subsequently as executive chairman until May 2023. Under his tenure, Cadence saw substantial growth and transformation, with revenue increasing significantly. Tan is also the founder and chairman of venture capital firm Walden International. Recently, Cadence admitted to illegally exporting chip design products to China's National University of Defense Technology between 2015 and 2021, a period during his CEO leadership. He was appointed CEO of Intel in March 2025.