Intuit Appoints AI Leader Forrest Norrod to its Board of Directors
Intuit Inc, the global financial technology platform that offers Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, has announced the appointment of Forrest Norrod to its board of directors. Norrod, who currently serves as the executive vice president and general manager of the Data Center Solutions Business at AMD, brings a wealth of experience and expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and data management to the board.
AI Expertise at Intuit
In a statement, Sasan Goodarzi, CEO of Intuit, highlighted the importance of AI in driving technological advancements, stating, “The AI revolution is one of the most significant technology shifts in our lifetime, and Intuit’s strategy to be the global AI-driven expert platform is delivering significant benefits to consumers and small businesses.” Goodarzi expressed pride in welcoming Norrod to the board, noting his deep technical knowledge in AI, GenAI, data, and engineering, which will play a crucial role in guiding Intuit's future endeavors.
Norrod's career includes key roles at AMD, where he has been instrumental in driving the company's data center growth and open AI ecosystem strategy. His background also features leadership positions at Dell, where he held responsibilities in server business management and client product development. With over three decades of industry experience and multiple patents in computer architecture and system design, Norrod is poised to contribute significantly to Intuit's mission of empowering prosperity globally.
Future Innovations
Excited about the opportunity to work with Intuit, Norrod expressed his passion for leveraging AI to address critical challenges, stating, “Leveraging AI to solve the world’s most important challenges is something that drives me every day.” He looks forward to collaborating with Sasan Goodarzi, Intuit's leadership team, and the board to scale and deliver AI-driven innovations that drive prosperity for both consumers and businesses.
Following Norrod's appointment, Intuit's board now comprises 13 directors, further strengthening the company's strategic leadership and vision for the future.
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