Core Insights - Sandra Rivera has been appointed as the Chair of the Board of Directors of VSORA, a French technology company focused on AI inference for next-generation data centers and cloud infrastructure [1][3] - Rivera has extensive experience in the semiconductor industry, having held various leadership roles at Intel from 2000 to 2023, including CEO of Altera [2][5] Company Overview - VSORA, founded in 2015, specializes in developing AI inference silicon, with its flagship chip, Jotunn8, set to launch in early 2026, promising high performance and energy efficiency [8] - The company operates globally, with offices in Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan, positioning itself at the intersection of data center modernization and AI efficiency [8] Leadership and Strategy - Rivera's initial focus will be on collaborating with the CEO and board to enhance foundational infrastructure, product roadmap, and product strategy to ensure innovation and execution excellence [4] - Khaled Maalej, the founder and CEO of VSORA, emphasized Rivera's technical knowledge and strategic vision as key assets for driving advancements in a competitive landscape [3] Rivera's Background - Rivera's previous role as CEO of Altera involved leading the successful spinout of Intel's FPGA business and rebuilding customer trust [5] - At Intel, she was responsible for Xeon CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs, and AI accelerators, contributing to the company's enterprise-wide AI strategy [6]