Effective today (Monday), Panetta is the 12th member on Oracle's board:
Secretary Panetta served in the Obama Administration from 2011 to 2013, and as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from 2009 to 2011. Previously, Panetta worked as White House Chief of Staff and Director of the Office of Management and Budget under President Bill Clinton.
Panetta also currently directs the Panetta Institute for Public Policy, based at California State University, with his wife. In addition, the former US official has served as a Presidential Professor at Santa Clara University.
Larry Ellison commented:
"Secretary Panetta is a dynamic leader with a distinguished record of public service at the highest levels of government. He will add deep expertise and brings a fresh perspective to our Board."
(Score: 2, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday January 20 2015, @07:51AM
absolutely no good can come of this. pure corruption
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday January 20 2015, @10:10AM
+ 5.25*10^23 Insightful
(Score: 2) by Thexalon on Tuesday January 20 2015, @12:53PM
I'm now curious: What contract(s) did Oracle get from the agencies Panetta ran, and how ridiculously overpriced (even by Oracle standards, which is saying something)?
Because that's usually the reason behind someone moving from a public sector position to a really cushy job at a private company.
The only thing that stops a bad guy with a compiler is a good guy with a compiler.
(Score: 2) by zeigerpuppy on Tuesday January 20 2015, @08:25AM
Another great example of how the security apparatus and big business collude to protect your freedoms.
Condolezza Rice worked for HP too.
Naturally they were never approached while in office and would never be compromised by the 7 figure pays they clearly deserve.
(Score: 1) by Ethanol-fueled on Tuesday January 20 2015, @04:53PM
The education apparatus is also a partner in these collusions. "Big Sis" Janet Napolitano is now head of the University of California system.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday January 20 2015, @08:31AM
So, private Hawaiian Island, and how many former heads of the CIA? Where is Bond, James Bond, when we need him?
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday January 20 2015, @09:22AM
Say buh bye to One Rich Asshole Called Larry Ellison:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Free_database_management_systems [wikipedia.org]
(Score: 2) by tibman on Tuesday January 20 2015, @09:59AM
It's funny how MySQL is on that list : )
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(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday January 20 2015, @12:58PM
> It's funny how MySQL is on that list : )
Not just funny. Awesome. [wikipedia.org] Thank you for your money Ellison!
(Score: 2) by Dunbal on Tuesday January 20 2015, @11:17AM
Except they own Java, so Oracle will always be with you one way or another.
(Score: 1) by Gaaark_1000 on Tuesday January 20 2015, @05:15PM
The guys first name is Secretary?
He is a former Secretary and his name is Secretary?
Signed:
Major Major.