By Max A. Cherney, Stephen Nellis and Anirban Sen SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -Intel Chief Executive Pat Gelsinger has been forced out less than four years after taking the helm of the company, handing control to two lieutenants as the faltering American chipmaking icon searches for a permanent replacement.

Explore the challenges, his ambitious vision, and what lies ahead for the tech giant as it seeks to reclaim its edge.

Intel's stock price has seen better days, but Pat Gelsinger has also led the company through numerous scandals with its latest processors.