Twitter appoints Okonjo-Iweala, Robert Zoellick to Board of Directors

Twitter has appointed former Nigerian finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and former World Bank chief Robert Zoellick as directors as it reshuffled its board.

Marjorie Scardino will be taking a bow from the Board for personal reasons at the end of the year. Scardino joined Twitter in 2013 and became the first female board member.

"Ngozi and Bob are distinguished leaders with unparalleled global perspective and policy expertise," said Omid Kordestani, Executive Chairman of Twitter. "We are confident they will be incredible assets to Twitter as we continue to focus on driving transparency and making Twitter a safer, healthier place for everyone who uses our service."

Mr. Kordestani added, "On behalf of the Twitter Board, I want to thank Marjorie for her service on the Twitter Board over the past five years. Marjorie joined the Board in 2013 and has been a strong voice on our board as our Lead Independent Director. Marjorie's insights and contributions have been invaluable, and all of us at Twitter wish her the best and look forward to her contributions through the end of the year."

Co founder and CEO of Twitter Jack Patrick Dorsey via his official Twitter account tweeted: "We’re adding Ngozi (@NOIweala) and Bob (@authorzoellick) to the Twitter board. Welcome! Sadly we’re also saying farewell to our friend Marjorie (@marjscar). She’s been an amazing advocate for journalists everywhere, and pushed us constantly to better inform people. Thank you M."

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala through her verified Twitter handle @NOIweala also posted "Excited to work with @Jack and an incredible team on the Board of Twitter, a global platform that is such a strong connector of people and ideas."

"Twitter is a powerful platform that continues to be used as a strong connector for the global community, and I'm thrilled to be a part of the team," said Dr. Okonjo-Iweala. "As we strive to build a better world for tomorrow, Twitter can amplify messages and drive critical conversations around today's most important issues. I look forward to partnering with Twitter's talented directors and leadership team as we work to leverage the power of Twitter for good."

"I'm honored to join a company as purposeful as Twitter," added Mr. Zoellick. "Twitter has made meaningful progress in expanding and encouraging global dialogue and creativity on its platform, and I'm privileged to work with Jack, Omid and the rest of the Board to continue the strong momentum underway.