Google CEO Joins Apple Board

Google CEO Eric Schmidt was elected to Apple's board of directors Monday, joining the likes of former Vice President Al Gore and Apple chief executive Steve Jobs. Jobs noted that "Eric’s insights and experience will be very valuable in helping to guide Apple in the years ahead.”

“Apple is one of the companies in the world that I most admire,” commented Schmidt. “I'm really looking forward to working with Steve and Apple’s board to help with all of the amazing things Apple is doing.” Schmidt additionally serves on Google's board and Princeton University’s board of trustees.