A review of BlackBerry maker RIM’s leadership structure by an independent committee has recommended that the CEO and chairperson roles should be separated, Reuters reports. The committee of independent directors revealed the findings after co-CEOs and chairmen Jim Balsillie and Mike Laziridis stepped down last week. The company said on 22 January that it had appointed Barbara Stymiest as independent chair, working alongside incoming CEO, Thorsten Heins.
Tim Ferguson
Tim joined Mobile World Live in August 2011 and works across all channels, with a particular focus on apps. He came to the GSMA with five years of tech journalism experience, having started his career as a reporter... More
