Intel said today that Sean Maloney, executive vice president and general manager, Intel Architecture Group, is taking a medical leave of absence after suffering a stroke at his home.

Maloney's prognosis for a full recovery is excellent and he is expected to resume all of his business responsibilities after a period of recuperation which is thought to be several months, the company said. His duties in the interim will be assumed by Dadi Perlmutter, also executive vice president and general manager (with Maloney) of the Intel Architecture Group.