History of Lisa Su in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 12, 2025

Lisa Su is an American business executive, computer scientist, and electrical engineer. She currently serves as the president, chair, and chief executive officer (CEO) of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). Her leadership has been widely credited with AMD's successful turnaround and resurgence in the CPU and GPU markets, making her a prominent figure in the technology industry.

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2014: AMD Stock Increase Credit in 2014

In 2021, Lisa Su was credited for the 25-fold increase to AMD's stock since she became CEO in 2014.

2020: Awards and Recognition in 2020

In 2020, Lisa Su received the Semiconductor Industry Association's Robert N. Noyce Award, was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and won the Technical Leadership Abie Award. Furthermore, she was honored with the Spirit of Silicon Valley Lifetime Achievement Award by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, ranked #2 on the Fortune Business Person of The Year list, and was named a Great Immigrant by the Carnegie Corporation of New York in 2020.

2021: Recognition and Appointments in 2021

In 2021, Lisa Su was appointed as a Member of the U.S. President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and inducted into the Women in Technology Hall of Fame. She also received the IEEE Robert N. Noyce Medal, becoming the first woman to achieve this honor, and was ranked #49 on the Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women list in 2021.

2022: International Peace Honors Honoree 2022

In 2022, Lisa Su was awarded the International Peace Honors for her achievements in revolutionizing high-performance computing, donating supercomputing power for infectious disease research, and inspiring individuals to pursue STEM careers.

2022: MIT Building Named After Su in 2022

In 2022, MIT named its new Building 12, dedicated to nanotechnology research, in honor of Lisa Su.

2023: Fortune's Most Powerful Women Ranking in 2023

In 2023, Lisa Su was ranked 12th on Fortune's list of Most Powerful Women.

2023: Forbes Ranking in 2023

In 2023, Lisa Su was ranked 49th in Forbes' list of the "World's 100 most powerful women".

2024: Net Worth in 2024

As of 2024, Lisa Su had an estimated net worth of more than $1 billion.

2024: Recognition in Time and Financial Times, CEO of the Year in 2024

In 2024, Lisa Su was included in Time's list of the "100 Most Influential People in AI" and in the Financial Times' list of the 25 most influential women. She was also named CEO of the Year by Time in 2024.