Research In Motion has named Thorsten Heins as President and Chief Executive Officer today, appointing him to the company’s board. It says it’s acted on the recommendation of its previous co-Chief Executive Officers.
Mike Lazaridis, former co-Chair and co-CEO of RIM, has become Vice Chair of RIM’s Board and Chair of the Board’s new Innovation Committee. Former co-CEO Jim Balsillie will remain a member of the Board.