Apple reportedly hires Rolls-Royce exec to head EMEIA corporate relations
Rolls-Royce Director of External Corporate Communications Josh Rosenstock is rumored to have left the auto maker to take on a new position at Apple, which will reportedly task the executive with handling corporate relations in the Europe, Middle East, India and Africa region.
Rosenstock is believed to be filling a newly created role in Apple's exective hierarchy as the EMEIA region becomes more important to the company's bottom line, reports PRWeek, citing one person familiar with the move.
The "heavyweight" hire is said to the result of Apple's continued expansion into burgeoning markets, where corporate affairs are essential given their ties to each region's unique regulatory and political issues.
"This is an acknowledgement from Apple there?s a need for wider horsepower when it comes to links with Whitehall stakeholders," said a separate source, referring to British governmental agencies. "As Apple becomes an institution in its own right it needs to upskill in this area."
Previously, Rosenstock worked in similar roles at Rolls-Royce, tech firm Misys and RWE Thames Water.
It is believed that the new hire will be under the guidance of Senior Director of EMEIA Corporate Communications Alan Hely.
Rosenstock is believed to be filling a newly created role in Apple's exective hierarchy as the EMEIA region becomes more important to the company's bottom line, reports PRWeek, citing one person familiar with the move.
The "heavyweight" hire is said to the result of Apple's continued expansion into burgeoning markets, where corporate affairs are essential given their ties to each region's unique regulatory and political issues.
"This is an acknowledgement from Apple there?s a need for wider horsepower when it comes to links with Whitehall stakeholders," said a separate source, referring to British governmental agencies. "As Apple becomes an institution in its own right it needs to upskill in this area."
Previously, Rosenstock worked in similar roles at Rolls-Royce, tech firm Misys and RWE Thames Water.
It is believed that the new hire will be under the guidance of Senior Director of EMEIA Corporate Communications Alan Hely.
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Originally Posted by konqerror
Woah woah, wrong Rolls-Royce. He worked for Rolls-Royce PLC, they make jet engines and have been separate from the car people since the 70s.
Even more interesting now.
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Originally Posted by konqerror
Woah woah, wrong Rolls-Royce. He worked for Rolls-Royce PLC, they make jet engines and have been separate from the car people since the 70s.
Yup, it's from the aero engine side of the brand. Here he is on their contacts page.
The iPlane!
Cool. So now we can get rumors from Digitimes and all the moron analysts about Apple's plans to enter the jet engine business. Or maybe they're going to compete with Boeing and AIrbus in making airplanes. Or maybe USAir and American will merge with Apple and they'll be in the travel business.
Of course, after those rumors turn out to be false, the stock will drop some more.
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Originally Posted by konqerror
Woah woah, wrong Rolls-Royce. He worked for Rolls-Royce PLC, they make jet engines and have been separate from the car people since the 70s.
No kidding. Do they not even make the effort of a 5-second google search?? Rolls Royce POWER systems. This is the serious company powering everything from airplanes, to power generators. Has nothing to do with the car maker.
Jeez, seriously. No one makes any efforts in journalism anymore.
Here's what they do AI.
http://www.rolls-royce.com/about/index.jsp
What ever happened to "for the rest of us"?
Is Rolls Royce a car for the rest of us?
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Originally Posted by JDW
Great. Just great. That's all Apple needs... Yet more fuel for Apple haters who say Apple caters exclusively to the wealthy.
What ever happened to "for the rest of us"?
Is Rolls Royce a car for the rest of us?
Please keep up, Rolls Royce engines, NOT Rolls Royce Cars.
Is there a Rolls Royce ENGINE for the rest of us?
:-P
Originally Posted by AppAlive
Maybe he will help bring the Apple iCar to maket.
With… jet engines…
Rolls-Royce cars are made by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited which is a wholly owned subsidiary of BMW.
It's been my feeling for a while that Apple has been slowly building up their patent portfolio and experience with power systems management to the point where they may eventually be able to offer home-scale power systems to get individuals off the grid. The ultimate Apple ecosystem!