DXC Technology announced that the board of directors has elected Ian Read, former chairman and chief executive officer of Pfizer, as its new chairman. According to Manoj Singh, head of the board’s nominating/corporate governance committee, Read’s appointment will become effective on March 16. Read succeeds current board chairman David Herzog, who in December 2019 had agreed to serve in the role until the board completed its search for a permanent chair. Herzog will continue as a member of the board and as chair of the board’s audit committee.