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FERMI NAMES MCINTIRE CEO AFTER CO-FOUNDER EXIT

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
FRI, AUG 14, 2026

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Fermi Inc. has appointed Lee McIntire as chief executive officer, approximately four months following the departure of its co-founder from the position.

McIntire assumes leadership during a transition period for the company. The appointment comes after Fermi's decision to remove its co-founder from the chief executive role earlier this year. Details regarding McIntire's background and strategic priorities for the company were not immediately disclosed. The timing of the leadership change suggests Fermi conducted an executive search process following the co-founder's departure. The move marks a significant shift in Fermi's leadership structure as the company navigates its next phase of operations under new direction.

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