Apple Inc. has appointed Nate Gatten as its new head of government affairs, bringing in a longtime American Airlines Group Inc. exec with Republican connections to fill a key position at the technology company, says Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman (a subscription is required to read the article).
He’ll assume the title of vice president of government affairs on Aug. 31, Apple Senior Vice President and General Counsel Jennifer Newstead reportedly said in an internal memo. Kate Adams, the previous legal chief who had served as senior vice president of government affairs, will remain in an advisory role until Oct. 1.
The appointment represents a shift in the government affairs role. Until last year, Lisa Jackson held these responsibilities while also overseeing environmental, policy and social initiatives.
At American Airlines, where he worked for six years, Gatten served as Chief Government Affairs Officer. His educational background includes a B.S. from Willamette University and an M.B.A. from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Additionally, he has engaged in political giving, donating $2,000 to Republican causes.
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