The
Apple board
, as per the company, has a longstanding policy that directors generally may not stand for reelection after reaching age 75. As a result,
Al Gore
, who has served since 2003, and
James Bell
, who joined in 2015, will both retire from Apple’s board this year.
“We’re deeply grateful to Al and James for their many years of service to
Apple
— their insights, energy, and values have made us a stronger company in so many ways,” said Apple CEO
Tim Cook
.
“For more than 20 years, Al has contributed an incredible amount to our work — from his unconditional support for protecting our users’ privacy, to his incomparable knowledge of environment and climate issues. James’s dedication has been extraordinary, and we’re thankful for the important perspectives and deep expertise he’s offered on audit, finance, and so much more over the years.”
New nomination to the Apple board of directors
Apple also announced that Dr
Wanda Austin
, former president and CEO of The Aerospace Corporation, has been nominated for election to Apple’s board of directors. Austin began her tenure at The Aerospace Corporation in 1979, when she joined as a member of the organisation’s technical staff. Over the following decades, she took on a wide range of new roles and responsibilities, including program management and major customer-facing systems management. From 2008 to 2016, she served as the organisation’s president and CEO.
“Wanda has spent decades advancing technology on behalf of humanity, and we’re thrilled to welcome her to Apple’s board of directors,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “She’s an extraordinary leader, and her invaluable experience and expertise will support our mission of leaving the world better than we found it.”
“Wanda has long been a leader in unleashing the potential of cutting-edge technology,” said Arthur Levinson, the chair of Apple’s board of directors. “She brings incredible insights and experience to our board, and she will play an important role in helping Apple continue enriching users’ lives around the world.”
“Like Apple, I’ve always believed in the power of innovation to improve lives, support human potential, and shape a better future,” said Dr. Austin. “I’m honoured to join Apple’s board of directors, and I look forward to being part of a company that’s always creating new ways to empower people all over the world.”
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