Twitter, Inc., on June 2, 2020, announced that Patrick Pichette has been appointed as Chair of the company’s board of directors . Mr. Pichette, who has served as the company’s lead independent director since December 31, 2018, will serve as an independent Board Chair. In connection with the appointment, Omid Kordestani has stepped down as Executive Chairman of the company on June 1, 2020 and will remain on the Board as a non-employee director.