Our history

Back in 1968, two scientists, Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore, founded Intel with a vision for semiconductor memory products. By 1971, they had introduced the world’s first microprocessor. Since then, Intel has established a heritage of innovation that continues to expand the reach and promise of computing while advancing the ways people work and live worldwide.

Quick facts

• Global headquarters: Santa Clara, California
• 82,500 employees worldwide (2010 data)
• 55 percent of employees reside in the U.S.
• NASDAQ ticker symbol: INTC
• Paul Otellini, President and Chief Executive Officer
• 2011 net revenue: $54 billion
• 2011 earnings per share: $2.39