BlackBerry shakes up executive ranks

WATERLOO, ON – Personnel changes continue at BlackBerry as the company revealed Monday that it is replacing its COO, CMO and CFO.As part of its on-going reorganization, COO Kristian Tear and CMO Frank Boulben are leaving the company. James Yersh, who has worked at BlackBerry since 2008 as senior vice-president, controller and head of compliance, will replace Brian Bidulka as chief financial officer. Bidulka will stay on as a special advisor to executive chair and CEO John Chen for the remainder of the fiscal year to assist with the transition.“BlackBerry has a strong cash position and continues, by a significant...