Beck appointed head of Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit by Apple.
Apple's Vice President Doug Beck has been appointed to lead the Pentagon's innovation hub, the Defense Innovation Unit, which will now report directly to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. Beck will oversee efforts to accelerate the Department's adoption of commercial technology throughout the military and serve as a senior advisor to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense on technology innovation, competition, and strategic impact. The undersecretary of defense for research and engineering will use all available resources to support DIU's mission, including providing human resources and administrative support.
