Apple board argues against shareholder diversity proposal

Proposal from an activist shareholder would require Apple to adopt an 'accelerated recruitment policy' to increase diversity at senior levels

Apple's board has recommended against a shareholder motion that would commit it to increase the diversity of senior management and its board of directors.

The motion, proposed by the Apple shareholder Antonio Avian Maldonado II, would require the board of directors to "adopt an accelerated recruitment policy" if it were voted in by a majority of shareholders.