Kurt Wood

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Corporate Vice President, Operations Finance at Intel Corporation

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Overview

Kurt Wood is the Corporate VP of Operations Finance at Intel, specializing in financial strategy, capital allocation, and transformation within the semiconductor and deep-tech sectors. A graduate of Indiana Universitys Kelley School of Business, he has a 25+ year career as a CFO and finance leader. Colleagues describe him as smart, sharp, tenacious, and driven.

He has led significant financial milestones, including First Solars $500M IPO and its S&P 500 inclusion, and was involved in the incubation and spin-out of Carvana.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Driven But Considerate

Decisive But Friendly

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

Finance Transformation
He is sponsoring Intel's enterprise-wide digital finance transformation, focusing on AI/ML forecasting, advanced analytics, and automation.
Semiconductor Finance
His career includes senior finance roles at Intel, Micron, and KLA, demonstrating deep expertise in the financial operations of the semiconductor industry.
Foundry Business Models
Served as the dedicated CFO for Intel Foundry, building its financial architecture and P&L accountability as it was established as a standalone business.

Media Appearances

8-K - 04/23/2026 - Intel Corporation (Finance Leadership Update). Featured in Intel Investor Relations / SEC

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Work History

10-2025
Corporate Vice President, Operations Finance at Intel Corporation
2-2025 - 10-2025
CFO, Intel Foundry at Intel Corporation
7-2024
Managing Partner at Arcadia Genesis Advisors
4-2022 - 11-2023
Head of Strategy & Pre-Owned at Brunswick Corporation
10-2020 - 4-2022
Chief Financial Officer at Berkeley Lights, Inc.

Education

1993 - 1997
Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

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Exp : 27 Location : Phoenix, Arizona, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Corporate Vice President, Operations Finance at Intel Corporation
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Insights For Selling To Kurt

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kurt is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kurt

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kurt move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Kurt take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Kurt

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