Boeing's James Bell joins Apple's board

Apple's board of directors has just added James Bell who was the former chief financial officer and corporate president of The Boeing Company.

Bell brings more than four decades of experience in finance, strategic planning and leadership in complex organizations. During his 38-year career at Boeing, he also oversaw Boeing Capital Corporation and Boeing Shared Services, and was interim CEO of The Boeing Company in 2005. 

“James brings a wealth of global, financial and industrial experience from his successful career at Boeing as corporate president and CFO,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “I am thrilled to welcome him to Apple’s board of directors and I look forward to working with him.” Bell said, "

“I am delighted to join the Apple board and look forward to contributing to its continued success in any way I can.”

RIM appoints new COO and Chief Marketing Officer

Research In Motion just announced the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, a sure sign that things are moving at the Waterloo, ON BlackBerry maker just a week after its BlackBerry World Developer conference. Kristian Tear  was announced as Chief Operating Officer and Frank Boulben is the Chief Marketing Officer. See the full release below.

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