Topic: Board of Directors
Apple board member Andrea Jung facing scrutiny at Avon
10/28/2011, 10:10 am
Andrea Jung, who has served on Apple's board of directors since 2008, is under fire for performance at her day job, as CEO of cosmetics company Avon.
Apple director says Steve Jobs told team not to ask "What would Steve do?"
10/20/2011, 11:10 pm
Apple board member Al Gore said in an interview on Friday that the late Steve Jobs had specifically told CEO Tim Cook and others to avoid asking themselves what he would have done while attempting to carry on his legacy.
Apple Board of Directors at 'crossroads' after death of Steve Jobs
10/07/2011, 10:10 am
The passing of Steve Jobs has put a spotlight on Apple's board of directors, as onlookers wonder whether the company will expand and diversify the board to bring about a new era.
Apple board member Al Gore mentions 'new iPhones' coming in October
09/21/2011, 02:09 pm
Apple board member and former U.S. vice president Al Gore has gained attention and stirred up speculation for mentioning Apple will release new "iPhones" -- plural -- next month.
Google's Schmidt says he's a 'very proud former board member' of Apple [u]
09/02/2011, 10:09 am
In a new interview, Google Chairman Eric Schmidt complimented the job Steve Jobs did as Apple's chief executive, and said he considers himself a "very proud" former member of Apple's board of directors [updated].
Though on leave since January, Steve Jobs stayed visible at Apple
08/24/2011, 07:08 pm
Despite relinquishing his day-to-day duties at Apple back in January, Steve Jobs has remained a major force at Apple in 2011, introducing key products and negotiating blockbuster deals.
Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO, Tim Cook takes over
08/24/2011, 06:08 pm
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs announced on Wednesday that he is no longer fit to serve as the company's chief executive officer, officially resigning from the position, which has been filled by Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook.
WSJ: Apple board members have informally explored CEO succession options
07/19/2011, 04:07 pm
Members of Apple's executive board have reportedly discussed succession plans with outside consultants in the event that Steve Jobs can no longer run the company, though Jobs himself has characterized details in a new report from The Wall Street Journal as "hogwash."
Labor union votes against Steve Jobs' reelection to Disney board
03/22/2011, 02:03 am
A prominent federation of labor unions has voted against the reelection of Steve Jobs to the board of directors of the Walt Disney Co., while an influential shareholder advisory firm has questioned whether Jobs is fit to remain on the company's board.
35% of companies, including Apple, have a CEO succession plan
02/07/2011, 08:02 am
While investors attempt to strongarm Apple's board of directors into publicizing their CEO succession plan, a recent survey found that just 35 percent of companies have drafted such a plan.
Investor advisory firm calls for Apple to disclose CEO succession plan
02/03/2011, 04:02 pm
Concerns over the health of Apple Chief Executive Steve jobs has prompted Institutional Shareholder Services to support a shareholder proposal to require Apple to disclose a CEO succession plan.
Steve Jobs to take medical leave of absence but remain Apple CEO
01/17/2011, 08:01 am
For the second time in two years, Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs will take a medical leave of absence from his company, but the company co-founder will remain CEO and be involved in major strategic decisions, he said on Monday.
Briefly: Apple shareholder proposal, VLC app removed, Intel tablets
01/07/2011, 11:01 pm
Apple is opposing a shareholder proposal advocating a CEO succession plan for the company, while the VLC media player iOS app has reportedly been removed from the App Store over a licensing disagreement. Meanwhile, an Intel executive has revealed that his company tried unsuccessfully for a long time to get Microsoft to build a tablet operating system.
Bonuses help Apple's Tim Cook earn $59M in 2010, Steve Jobs keeps $1 salary
01/07/2011, 10:01 am
Apple Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook earned a huge pay increase in 2010, thanks to cash bonuses and stock-based compensation, bringing his total earnings to more than $59 million, while CEO Steve Jobs kept his traditional $1 annual salary.
Pension giant challenging Apple over corporate governance
12/22/2010, 01:12 am
The largest public pension in the U.S. is aggressively going after Apple with an advisory shareholder resolution that aims to change the company's board election policies.
Apple appoints Ronald D. Sugar to its board of directors
11/17/2010, 09:11 am
Apple on Wednesday announced that Dr. Ronald D. Sugar, former Chairman of the Board and CEO of Northrop Grumman Corporation, was appointed to the company's board of directors.
Apple board member Bill Campbell cut ties to Google over rivalry
11/08/2010, 09:11 pm
Apple Board of Director member and Intuit Chairman Bill Campbell revealed in an interview that increased competition between Apple and Google forced him to choose between the two companies, eventually causing him to sever his ties to Google.
Apple restructures board in wake of Jerry York's passing
04/17/2010, 10:04 am
Apple recently repositioned several of its board members to bring the company back into compliance with its own governance guidelines after the sudden death last month of long-time director Jerome York left a void in its leadership.
Late Apple director was 'disgusted' Jobs didn't reveal health issues
03/25/2010, 08:03 am
Recently deceased Apple Board of Directors member Jerry York told The Wall Street Journal last year that he wished he had resigned after Apple co-founder Steve Jobs didn't publicly disclose his health issues.
Apple director Jerome York passes away
03/18/2010, 12:03 pm
Apple on Thursday sadly announced the death of Board member Jerome B. (Jerry) York, who had been listed in critical condition in a Michigan hospital following a collapse at his home two nights ago.