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Twitter names ex-Google CFO Patrick Pichette chairman

Twitter Inc discussed on Tuesday that it appointed Patrick Pichette, former chief financial officer at Google, as chairman, converting Omid Kordestani.
Twitter Inc said on Tuesday that it appointed Patrick Pichette, former chief financial officer at Google, as chairman, replacing Omid Kordestani.

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