Google executive Donald Harrison resigns from SpaceX board

Technology · First reported 6 Nov, 22:30 · Updated 22:40

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SpaceX says Donald Harrison resigned from its board effective November 4, after more than a decade, and that his departure was not prompted by disagreement over company matters. Google and SpaceX have ongoing business ties, while Alphabet is a major SpaceX investor.

Harrison notified SpaceX of his resignation on November 4, and it took effect immediately.
SpaceX said the resignation did not stem from disagreement over its operations, policies, or practices.
Harrison has worked at Google since 2005 and is its president of global partnerships and corporate development.
Alphabet is SpaceX’s largest institutional investor, and Google is also a SpaceX customer.
Google said it remains supportive of SpaceX and looks forward to continuing its partnership.

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Key facts

Resignation notified: November 4, effective immediately.
Board tenure: More than a decade.
SpaceX explanation: The resignation was not due to disagreement over company operations, policies, or practices.
Harrison’s Google role: President of global partnerships and corporate development.
Google’s reported SpaceX shares: About 555 million, up from 551.2 million earlier.