A former CIA big wig joins the Oracle board of directors

Leon Panetta previously served as the director of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and also the country's Secretary of Defense. According to a recent announcement, he's just made the move over to Oracle, joining their board of directors.

Set to be the 12th member on this board, he begun work as of yesterday - marking the beginning of his one-year term, before standing for re-election in November at Oracle's annual shareholder meeting.

Previously listed as the Secretary of Defense under the Barack Obama's leadership throughout 2011 to 2013, Panetta also saw a two-year employment through the CIA following his work as a presidential Professor at the Santa Clara University.

Dr. Michael Boksin, the Oracle director and independent chair of its nomination and governance committee stated that Panetta was a "dynamic leader with a distinguished record of public service at the highest levels of government," further adding that "he will add deep expertise and brings a fresh perspective to our board."