Early Life and Education
Lisa Tzwu-Fang Su was born in Tainan, Taiwan, in November 1969. Her family immigrated to the United States when she was three years old. Growing up in New York City, she excelled in math and science, encouraged by her parents. She attended the Bronx High School of Science and later, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she earned bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in electrical engineering.
Rise to Success
Su's career began at Texas Instruments in 1994. She then spent 13 years at IBM, eventually becoming Vice President of the Semiconductor Research and Development Center. She joined AMD in 2012 as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Global Business Units. By October 2014, she was appointed President and CEO. Under her leadership, AMD has seen a remarkable turnaround. When she took over in 2014, the company's stock price was around $3 per share. As of December 2025, the stock price is approximately $217.91 USD. This rise reflects her successful strategies in high-performance computing and AI solutions.
Key Business Strategies
Su focused on developing competitive products, like the Ryzen and EPYC processors. She championed the use of chiplets to improve production flexibility. These strategic moves allowed AMD to compete effectively with larger rivals. AMD's revenue reached $25.8 billion in 2024, a 370% increase since she became CEO.
Philanthropy
Information regarding specific philanthropy amounts is limited, and the search did not yield specific amounts for Lisa Su. However, she has supported initiatives aimed at promoting diversity in STEM fields and U.S. semiconductor manufacturing competitiveness. She is known for her advocacy in these areas.
