CSR changes ceos

CSR has announced that Joep van Beurden will succeed John Scarisbrick as the company’s ceo with effect from 1 November. Scarisbrick will remain in an advisory capacity until the end of the year.

Ron Mackintosh, CSR's chairman, said: "The board undertook an in depth selection process and is delighted to announce Joep as our new Chief Executive. In his career, Joep has more than demonstrated strong strategic vision, proven leadership abilities and energy. His mix of skills and experience, including in the scaling of technology businesses and in sales and marketing, suit him ideally to the opportunities facing CSR as our wireless technologies evolve both within and increasingly beyond the mobile marketplace."