Harris Corp. (NYSE: HRS) has appointed retired Army Gen. Peter Chiarelli to the board of directors, effective immediately, the company announced Thursday.
The four-decade veteran served as the branch’s vice chief of staff from 2008 until his retirement in January 2012 and is currently CEO of One Mind for Research, a non-profit organization comprised of healthcare providers, researchers and academics who work to treat train disorders.
Chiarelli brings both U.S. and global military leadership experience to the board, Chairman Thomas Dattilo said in the release.
He has also served as senior military assistant to the defense secretary; commander of the Multi-National Corps in Iraq; commander of the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas and in Iraq; the Army’s operation chief for training and mobilization; and as executive officer to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe at NATO.
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