Research In Motion Names Thorsten Heins President and CEO

Whilst not usually in our eye-line (being Blackberry and all), it is worth a fleeting mention that there are changes afoot at the Research In Motion (RIM) campus.

Board Members at the smartphone manufacturer RIM have accepted the decision to displace their founding partners, and named Thorsten Heins as their new President & CEO.

However, Mike Lazaridis will remain as Vice Chair of the Board, whil eht other founder, Jim Balsillie will remain a Director.

Read the full Press Release here …