Texas Instruments Taps Julie Knecht as CFO, Lizardi to Retire After 25 Years
TXN•Texas Instruments will appoint Julie Knecht as CFO on August 1, 2026, replacing Rafael Lizardi, who will retire after 25 years and advise through August 31, 2026. Knecht, a 27-year TI veteran and chief accounting officer since 2021, will oversee financial strategy during the Q2’26 results call on July 22.
1. CFO Transition at Texas Instruments
On August 1, 2026, Julie Knecht will assume the role of chief financial officer, succeeding Rafael Lizardi, who will retire after a 25-year tenure. Lizardi will remain in an advisory capacity through August 31, 2026, to support the handover of financial responsibilities and ensure continuity.
2. Julie Knecht’s Tenure and Qualifications
Knecht joined Texas Instruments in 1999 and has held multiple finance and accounting positions, most recently serving as chief accounting officer and vice president of accounting and tax since 2021. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Texas A&M University, an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin, and is a licensed certified public accountant.
3. Strategic and Investor Implications
Knecht’s promotion is expected to maintain TI’s disciplined capital allocation approach and free cash flow focus established under Lizardi. Investors will gauge her leadership and strategic direction during the Q2 2026 earnings results and conference call scheduled for July 22, 2026.
