The appointment of Wanda Austin to Apple’s board of directors is noteworthy. Not only does the move reflect Apple’s continued attempts toward diversity, but it also suggests the company’s future plans.
The news, if you missed it, is that Apple nominated Austin, former president and CEO of The Aerospace Corporation, to its board. She will help occupy the seats left behind as existing board members Al Gore and James Bell retire as they turn 75 years old. (Austin is 69.)
Who is Wanda Austin?
Austin is a super high-powered woman with decades of science and technology experience, including work within the US space program. When she became CEO of The Aerospace Corporation, she was the first woman and first African American to take the role there.
