Apple Adds Former Northrop Grumman CEO Ronald Sugar to Board of Directors

[MacRumors]

Apple today announced that it has added Ronald Sugar, former Chairman and CEO of Northrop Grumman, to its Board of Directors, where he will also serve as Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee.

"Ron is an engineer at heart, who then became a very successful business leader. We are very excited to welcome him to Apple’s Board," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "In addition to having been the CEO of a high-tech Fortune 100 company, Ron has a Ph.D. in engineering and has been involved in the development of some very sophisticated technology."

"I have always had enormous admiration for the people of Apple," said Sugar. "It is a special privilege to serve on the board of such an amazing company."

Sugar also currently serves as a director at Chevron, Amgen, and Air Lease Corporation.

Apple had been operating with only six directors since March 2010 after Google CEO Eric Schmidt resigned from Apple's board in August 2009 and Jerry York passed away earlier this year.

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[ipader]

I have already forgotten yesterday! I thought the day would never end.

Apple is struggling with their announcements this week. Still waiting for 4.2........

 

[iOrlando]

I liked how Apple only had six Board of Directors members. The fewer there are, the better.

pretty ho-hum announcement.

 

[iGod 2.0]

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I thought Apple didn't have committees

 

[shartypants]

I agree, do they really need this guy? Why do they feel they need to have so many on the board?

 

[shmeaty]

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Northrop, not northrup.

 

[boss1]

This is a natural step for Apple given their business structure / culture

I'm surprised they didn't just go for a former CIA director of intelligence.

 

[talkingfuture]

Sounds like he should be a good fit whilst bringing some outside experience.

 

[SkippyThorson]

I thought Apple didn't have committees

This is the Board of Directors... This isn't just another committee.

Northrop, not northrup.

Good catch.

 

[mms13]

coming soon: apple UAV's and AA missiles

 

[Consultant]

Cool Apple is going to make the iSnipe to deal with trolls!

 

[The Samurai]

I hope this new guy doesn't get a hard on for Beatles.

 

[franswa za]

coming soon: apple UAV's and AA missles

LOL

and some spacy defensive apps/games?

anyway it's a good thing that apple is rid of the creepy sllcko schmidt

 

[ale500]

coming soon: apple UAV's and AA missles

At least those will not ask you "Where do you want to launch it today ?"

 

[Consultant]

I have already forgotten yesterday! I thought the day would never end.

Apple is struggling with their announcements this week. Still waiting for 4.2........

Just because you don't understand the implications of Beatles digital distribution doesn't mean it's not important.

 

[maclancer]

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His qualifications are impressive. Very good pick for Apple.

 

[BornAgainMac]

Based on his past as a director, he is just in it for the money. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Just saying.

 

[kingumikti]

It's amazing!

Jobs said he could come on the board if he used the word "amazing" in his press release.

 

[skeep5]

gimme some sugar!

 

[davidwarren]

Sounds like he should be a good fit whilst bringing some outside experience.

I agree, perhaps some people are not familiar with how much of an asset quality board members can be.

 

[Peel]

Make way for the iPlane!

 

[alphaod]

As long as it helps head Apple in the right direction, it sounds good.

 

[*LTD*]

Apple iF-16.

Ordinance delivery. In style.

 

[newyorkguy]

LOL

and some spacy defensive apps/games?

anyway it's a good thing that apple is rid of the creepy sllcko schmidt

I think there will be iMissile Shuffle. With random targets.

 

[Porco]

Apple today announced that it has added Ronald Sugar, former Chairman and CEO of Northrup Grumman, to its Board of Directors,

Sweet!

If anyone is voting negative on this, it is just sour grapes.