GoKawiilIntel retires 44-year-old 'Fellow' title, renames top technologists 'Distinguished Engineers'
Intel told employees last week it is eliminating its 'Fellow' and 'Senior Fellow' titles, dating back to 1980, in favor of 'Distinguished Engineer' and 'Senior Distinguished Engineer.' CTO Pushkar Ranade said the change reflects a new leadership standard requiring technical staff to pair deep expertise with strategic vision and measurable business outcomes, though compensation is unaffected.