Twitter appoint former Google advisor Omid Kordestani as chairman

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announces 'proven and experienced leader' Kordestani will join company as an executive chairman

Twitter has announced the appointment of former Google executive Omid Kordestani to its board of directors, serving as executive chairman.

Twitter's co-founder, Jack Dorsey, who returned to the permanent role of CEO last week, said: "A great chairperson is the first step to continuing to make our board one of the best in the world, and purpose-built to serve Twitter.