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From AI Strategy to Proven Value

Lenovo and AMD AI PC Webcast Series

From AI Strategy to Proven Value

Lenovo and AMD AI PC Webcast Series

From AI Strategy to Proven Value

Lenovo and AMD AI PC Webcast Series

Hear from Lenovo and AMD experts as they explore practical steps for accelerating AI across the enterprise, from early planning to measurable business value.

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Lenovo: Sanjeev Menon, VP & GM, Desktop Business Unit

Sanjeev Menon is Vice President and General Manager of the global Desktop Computing business unit in Lenovo’s Intelligent Devices Group. In this role, Sanjeev leads Lenovo’s global Desktop and ThinkEdge business, including product, development, and operations. He is responsible for the financial performance of Desktop Business Unit and driving long-term innovation for business growth.

Previously he was VP, Product and Portfolio Management, SMB segment where he was responsible for the global small and medium business product portfolio management across PC and accessories and leading the business transformation initiatives. He successfully helped create new product categories like ThinkBook to enhance Lenovo’s leadership in this segment.

Sanjeev joined Lenovo in 2005 as part of the IBM acquisition. He has held several leadership roles in IBM and Lenovo, including incubating the cloud business in IBM, leading product, marketing, and operations in Lenovo at a global level.

Sanjeev graduated in electrical engineering from NIT Surat, India and completed his executive program in general management from the MIT Sloan School of Business.

AMD: Rahul Tikoo, SVP & GM, Client Business Unit

Rahul Tikoo is Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Client Business at Advanced Micro Devices, where he leads strategy, product development, and P&L for the company’s PC and handheld gaming portfolio. He is focused on delivering high-performance products and building strong industry partnerships to drive exceptional user experiences.

Previously, Rahul was Senior Vice President of Dell’s Client Product Group at Dell Technologies, where he led the company’s global PC portfolio. He also held earlier engineering leadership roles at AMD.

Rahul holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University.

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Lenovo: Adam Howes, Director, Global ThinkPad Product Management

Adam Howes has been with Lenovo/IBM since 2000 and is currently the Director of Global Product Management for the company’s flagship ThinkPad portfolio, a role which he has held for the last 12 years.

In his 25+ years at Lenovo, Adam has held a variety of leadership positions in Product Management and Operations, at both the regional and worldwide level.

Prior to joining Lenovo, Adam spent the first part of his career in product management in the Cycling & Outdoor Retail Industry. Adam lives in Raleigh, NC and in his spare time enjoys reading, cycling and spending time with his family.

AMD: Rick Gayle, Director, Worldwide Design-In

Rick Gayle is a sales and product leader at AMD with over two decades of experience across platforms, software, and PC architecture. He currently leads AMD’s commercial platform engagements with Lenovo, working closely with hardware and software partners to bring optimized, differentiated AMD solutions to market across modern enterprise and workstation systems.

Rick holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Duke University.

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Lenovo: Brooks Flynn, Director, Workstation Production Management

Brooks Flynn, Director, Workstation Product Management, leads desktop and mobile workstation product portfolio strategy at Lenovo, defining cutting‑edge hardware for real‑world AI,  engineering, and creative work.

AMD: Mike Nordquist, VP, Product Marketing, Client Business Unit

Michael Nordquist is the Corporate Vice President of Client Product Marketing at AMD, where he leads product positioning, messaging, and go-to-market execution for AMD’s client and graphics portfolio.

Focused on AI-driven innovation and performance leadership, he works closely with customers and partners to bring cutting-edge computing solutions to market.

With over two decades of experience in product marketing, platform architecture, and business strategy, Michael has a track record of shaping industry-leading computing solutions. Prior to AMD, he held executive roles at Intel, where he played a key role in deﬁning AI PC experiences, security, and manageability technologies. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with customers, partners, and ecosystem leaders to drive technology adoption and market growth.

Michael holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from Babson College. Passionate about the intersection of technology and business, he is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that shape the future of computing.

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