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United States : MOZILLA taps Greylock Partners VC exec as interim CEO [TendersInfo (India)](TendersInfo (India) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) In only over a week following the resignation of CEO Brendan Eich, Mozilla has an interim chief executive officer in place. The software company behind web browser Firefox enlisted Chris Beard, an executive-in-residence at venture capital firm Greylock Partners. He has been appointed to the Mozilla Corporation Board of Directors. Beard has a considerable history with Mozilla given that he has served as chief innovation officer, the company's chief marketing officer, and vice president of products. Mitchell Baker, Mozilla's executive chairwoman noted in Monday's announcement that this marks the first of many steps in the search for a new CEO while also tacking on extra board members to bolster internal leadership. Baker said, "Mozilla needs to act quickly and decisively. This is key for any leader at Mozilla, including our CEO, whether interim or otherwise. Chris experience and insight is highly aligned with our goals." Eich had been chief of the company behind popular web browser Firefox for a brief term. Mozilla had been looking for a new CEO since Gary Kovacs, who came on-board in 2010, left nearly a year ago. (c) 2014 Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd. Provided by Syndigate.info, an Albawaba.com company |