Paul Otellini

SAN FRANCISCO, May 16- Intel Corp's new CEO Brian Krzanich said on Thursday that under his leadership the top chipmaker will be more responsive to customers in an intensified focus on the fast-growing smartphone and tablet market where it lags its rivals.

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*Krzanich has been with Intel since 1982. By Noel Randewich and Sinead Carew SAN FRANCISCO/ NEW YORK, May 2- Intel Corp. Her appointment signaled to some that Intel, while likely intending to stick with its formula of intense investment to keep it ahead in the microchip technology game, is willing to explore new growth areas.

*Krzanich has been with Intel since 1982. By Noel Randewich and Sinead Carew SAN FRANCISCO/ NEW YORK, May 2- Intel Corp's. The board also elected software honcho Ren e James, 48, to be president of Intel.

*Brian Krzanich has been with Intel since 1982. May 2- Intel Corp said on Thursday its board had elected Chief Operating Officer Brian Krzanich as the chipmaker's next chief executive, disappointing investors who were looking for more aggressive change.

*Brian Krzanich has been with Intel since 1982. May 2- Intel Corp said on Thursday its board had elected Chief Operating Officer Brian Krzanich as the chipmaker's next chief executive, disappointing investors who were looking for more aggressive change.

NEW YORK, May 2- Intel Corp said on Thursday that its board had elected its Chief Operating Officer Brian Krzanich as the chipmaker's next chief executive, replacing Paul Otellini. Krzanich, who has worked at Intel since 1982, will take on the top job at the company's annual shareholder meeting on May 16.

NEW YORK, May 2- Intel Corp said on Thursday that its board had elected its Chief Operating Officer Brian Krzanich as the chipmaker's next chief executive, replacing Paul Otellini. Intel shares fell slightly in early trade after the news.

*Board elects Brian Krzanich as CEO. *Says Ren e James elected president. *Says Krzanich will assume his new role at the company's annual stockholders'.

*SoftBank Chief says no need to improve Sprint offer. *Son plans trip to woo long-term Sprint shareholders.

*Intel CEO backed SoftBank's bid for Sprint in letter to FCC. TOKYO, April 30- SoftBank Corp said there is no need to improve its $20.1 billion bid for 70 percent of U.S. wireless carrier Sprint Nextel Corp, which has been challenged by a counter-offer from Dish Network Corp.

*SoftBank to hold news conference at 0800 GMT on Sprint deal. *Intel CEO backed SoftBank's bid for Sprint in letter to FCC. TOKYO, April 30- Japan's SoftBank Corp will hold a news conference on Tuesday about its deal to acquire 70 percent of U.S. wireless carrier Sprint Nextel Corp as investors seek clues on whether it might trump a counteroffer from Dish Network Corp.

April 29- Intel Corp Chief Executive Paul Otellini said in a letter to the Federal Communications Commission that he supports SoftBank's bid for Sprint Nextel Corp, rather than Dish Network's counter offer.

April 29- Intel Corp Chief Executive Paul Otellini said in a letter to the Federal Communications Commission that he supports SoftBank's bid for Sprint Nextel Corp, rather than Dish Network's counter offer.