CVP, Business Development -NeoCloud & Data Center Providers (Santa Clara)

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career. THE ROLEAMD is seeking a Vice President of Business Development to lead global strategy and execution across NeoCloud partnerships and Data Center providers and within the Data Center GPU Business Unit. This executive will be responsible for enabling and scaling AMD’s engagement with next-generation cloud providers and data center operators to support the rapidly growing demand for AI infrastructure.This role is central to ensuring AMD has the capacity, ecosystem partnerships, and strategic positioning required to deploy AMD Instinct™ accelerators at scale. The leader will define and drive AMD’s NeoCloud strategy, build and manage relationships with global data center providers, and ensure a robust pipeline of infrastructure engagements to secure power, capacity, and deployment readiness for current and future AI workloads.The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in data center infrastructure, hyperscale and emerging cloud ecosystems, and large-scale capacity planning, along with strong commercial leadership and executive presence.THE PERSONYou are a senior executive with deep expertise in data center infrastructure, cloud ecosystems, and large-scale capacity planning. You understand how AI workloads are reshaping infrastructure requirements and have experience building partnerships that enable rapid, global deployment of compute platforms.You bring:Strong executive presence and ability to influence C-level stakeholdersDeep understanding of data center power, capacity, and infrastructure constraintsExperience negotiating complex, multi-party infrastructure and platform agreementsA strategic mindset paired with strong operational executionAbility to navigate ambiguity and build new ecosystems in fast-moving marketsKEY RESPONSIBILITIESNeoCloud Strategy & ExecutionDefine and lead AMD’s global NeoCloud strategy, enabling emerging and next-generation cloud providers building AI-first infrastructure.Drive adoption of AMD AI platforms across NeoCloud environments, supporting both training and inference workloads.Identify and scale strategic NeoCloud partners globally to expand AMD’s AI compute footprint.Data Center Ecosystem LeadershipEstablish and manage executive relationships with colocation providers, data center developers, and infrastructure operators.Develop strategic partnerships to enable large-scale deployment of AMD DC GPU platforms.Align with partners on capacity planning, geographic expansion, and infrastructure readiness.Capacity & Power EnablementBuild and maintain a global pipeline of data center engagements to ensure sufficient power and capacity for AMD’s AI growth.Partner with data center providers to secure power allocation, site readiness, and long-term infrastructure commitments.Anticipate future capacity needs and proactively position AMD to meet demand at scale.Commercial Strategy & Deal StructuringLead complex negotiations involving infrastructure, capacity commitments, and long-term strategic agreements.Structure partnerships that align AMD, NeoCloud providers, and end customers across the AI value chain.Drive scalable business models that accelerate time-to-deployment and ecosystem growth.Cross-Functional LeadershipCollaborate closely with:DC GPU Product Management and Business Operations teamsCross-organizational partners including Corporate Development, IT, and LegalEnd customer-facing teams to align cloud and data center off-take with infrastructure planningEnsure alignment across infrastructure strategy, product roadmap, operational execution, and customer demand to enable scalable deployment of AMD DC GPU platforms.Market Development & Competitive PositioningShape AMD’s positioning within the evolving AI infrastructure and cloud ecosystem.Identify emerging trends in data center design, power utilization, and AI infrastructure deployment.Develop differentiated strategies to compete in a rapidly evolving AI infrastructure landscape.PREFERRED EXPERIENCEExperience in business development, infrastructure strategy, cloud partnerships, or related leadership roles.Direct experience working with:Data center providers, colocation operators, or infrastructure developersCloud or NeoCloud providersLarge-scale infrastructure deployment or capacity planningStrong familiarity with:AI infrastructure requirements (power density, cooling, networking)GPU/accelerator-based compute platformsCloud and hybrid deployment modelsProven track record of structuring and closing large-scale, multi-year strategic agreements.Experience working across global markets and scaling partnerships internationally.MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.#LI-DKDAMD1#LI-HybridThis role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.This posting is for an existing vacancy.