Google makes history and hires economist Roger Ferguson, the company's first African-American board member.
Economist Roger Ferguson has been appointed to the board of Google’s parent company, Alphabet, making him the first African-American board member in the company’s history.
According to USA Today, Ferguson will serve on the audit committee. His appointment is a milestone in Google’s efforts to bring diversity to its company and the tech industry. Ferguson has an impressive resumé, which includes being president and CEO of TIAA, a financial service giant that manages retirement investments for cultural, government, educational, and medical institutions as well as university professors and employees.