Former Ford CEO joins Google board

Google announced after the bell Tuesday it appointed former Ford CEO Alan Mulally to its board of directors, a move that went into effect July 9, according to Fox Business.

“I am honored to serve on the board of a global iconic company that is dedicated to enhancing our lives,” Mulally said in a Google blog post announcing the appointment. “I look forward to working together with the Google board and management team to continue to deliver their compelling vision."

Mulally retired from Ford July 1 after helping lead Ford through the financial crisis.

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