BlackBerry Appoints David Chaikof to its Board of Directors
Key Highlights
- ➤David Chaikof appointed to BlackBerry’s Board of Directors
- ➤Board expands from eight to nine directors
- ➤Eight of nine directors, including Chaikof, are independent
- ➤Chaikof brings M&A, governance and cross-border transaction experience
Expert Statements
Dick Lynch, Board Chair of BlackBerry
“We're very pleased to welcome David to the BlackBerry Board. David's distinguished career as a trusted advisor to companies and boards, together with his extensive cross-border transaction experience and deep relationships in the business community, will be a great benefit to BlackBerry.”
David Chaikof, Director of BlackBerry; Senior Strategic Advisor at Osmington Inc.
“I'm honored to join the BlackBerry Board of Directors. I have long admired BlackBerry's reputation for security, trust and innovation, as well as its leadership position in mission-critical embedded software and secure communications. I look forward to working with my fellow directors and the leadership team to advance the Company's growth strategy and help drive sustainable, long-term value for shareholders.”
WATERLOO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / October 27, 2026 / BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) announced today that it has appointed legal veteran and investment executive David Chaikof to its Board of Directors.
Mr. Chaikof is a former partner of Torys LLP and currently serves as a Senior Strategic Advisor at Osmington Inc., a Canadian private investment company. During his career at Torys, his practice focused on M&A, corporate governance, private equity and capital markets matters in Canada and the United States. He also served as managing partner of the firm's New York office. While at Torys, Mr. Chaikof served as external counsel to BlackBerry for more than a decade, providing him with a longstanding understanding of the Company and its business. He also served as a director and Chair of Leitch Technology Corporation through its acquisition by Harris Corporation.
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