Struggling BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIM) announced on Tuesday that it has hired a new chief operating officer and chief marketing officer, the latest in a series of executive shakeups at the company.
Waterloo, Ontario-based RIM appointed Frank Boulben, former executive vice president at wireless firm LightSquared, as its new chief marketing officer. Boulben, 45, who has also held senior positions at wireless carriers Vodafone and Orange, will oversee RIM’s global marketing efforts, the company said.
Meanwhile, Kristian Tear, former executive vice president of Sony Mobile Communications, is RIM’s new chief operating officer. Tear, 48, will oversee all operational… Continue reading →