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Former Ford CEO Alan Mulally Joins Google Board of Directors

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In a move that seems to come from a book on the future of automated driving, former Ford Chief Executive Officer, Alan Mulally, has joined the Google board of directors. Mulally is now the 11th member of the giant’s board, having just left the Blue Oval on July 1st and now serves Google’s Audit committee.

Still, the move shouldn’t come as much as a surprise and there are multiple reasons for this. First of all, Mulally had aimed for the same three-letter position with Microsoft at the end of last year, even though the story never went further than that.

Just as important, Google is currently venturing into the automated driving business, so they could probably use a little expertise from a man who led Ford through the global downturn. This isn’t the only car-related development the big G is planning though.

We’ll remind you that Google wants to see its Android mobile operating system become the support pillar for our cars’ infotainment features. Not surprisingly, Ford is included on the list of carmaker that will adopt Android Auto.

In fact, Mulally’s Google appointment stretches past the limits of our beloved car industry and it all has to do with the aviation sector. Mulally has previously held a senior position with Boeing, which makes him relevant for Google’s plans to expand Internet access via satellites and drones.

This plan has started unfolding itself earlier this year, when Google acquired Titan Aerospace, a company that builds solar-powered drones. Moreover, as well as Skybox Imaging, a startup project.

You can check out more details of the investment in Google’s press release below.
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