Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey returns to the company’s day-to-day operations in the new position of Executive Chairman.
A tweet by Twitter CEO Dick Costolo announced that Dorsey will be “leading product” in his new position.
Dorsey confirmed in a tweet that he will also remain CEO of his mobile payments start-up Square. Dorsey was Twitter CEO until 2008, when co-founder Evan Willams took over.
US WiMAX network operator, Clearwire has announced that its Chairman, Craig McCaw is resigning with immediate effect.
The company stressed that Mr. McCaw’s decision to resign is not due to any disagreements with the Company on any matters relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.
Mr. McCaw served as Chairman of the Board of the Company for over 2 years, and served as the Chairman of the Company’s predecessor entity for more than 5 years.
His financial holding company, Eagle River Holdings retains the right to nominate a replacement director to the company board, and has stated that it intends to nominate Benjamin G. Wolff to replace Craig McCaw on the board, although it is up to the board to decide who will take the position of Chairman.
Out of the £31.6 million donations raised so far by Sport Relief 2010Mobile, £3.4 million has been contributed by mobile donations of £1, £5 and £10, powered by Mobile Interactive Technology (MIT). This year’s Sport Relief campaign is the first time Comic Relief has used a £10 text donation mechanic.
The BT Sport Relief Million Pound Bike Ride, which saw various celebrities including David Walliams, Miranda Hart and Davina McCall cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats in just under 82 hours, generated £700,000 via £1 and £5 mobile donations
According to Sport Relief Operations Director, Caroline Lien, he would like to say a massive thank you to the mobile industry and HM Treasury for their continued support.
In his opinion, mobile has proven to be an extremely popular channel for them, as it appeals to a wide audience demographic, and enables an instant donation at various price points. I’d also like to thank MIT’s Client Services and Operations team for their help and dedication throughout the campaign.
