After Six Years, QLogic’s Liebl Retires

Gary E. Liebl is retiring as chairman of QLogic Corp. to devote more time to nonprofit interests and family, the Costa Mesa company said Friday. Liebl has been chairman since QLogic, a provider of high-speed computer technology, was spun off six years ago by rival Emulex Corp.

President and Chief Executive H.K. Desai will assume the title of chairman.