Acer's board approved two appointments on November 5, both effective immediately. Po Po takes over as chief operating officer for the global computer products business, a role Jason Chen had held alongside his duties as chairman and CEO. Wason Shyu becomes chief technology officer. Both executives report directly to Chen. [1]
What changes
Po Po joined Acer in 2005 and previously led its global supply chain and electronic component procurement strategy. He will now oversee the computer products business's operations and coordinate work across teams. Shyu joined Acer in 2003 and will lead hardware and software research and development and oversee technology platform integration. [1]
What to check in practice
To see whether these changes affect customers, look for later decisions you can verify, such as a platform support change or availability of a product line. The appointments clarify who leads operations and who leads technology. The announcement itself changes no purchasing terms in any country.