MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.—Computer security software maker Symantec Corp. said Monday that Stephen P. Bennett, former president and CEO of accounting software maker Intuit Inc., will join its board of directors effective Feb. 8.
The addition will expand Symantec's board to 11 members.
Bennett joined Intuit after a 23-year career at General Electric Co. He also serves on the board of Qualcomm Inc. and several startups, and is chairman of the Dean's Advisory Board for the University of Wisconsin Business School.
Shares of Symantec gained 38 cents, or 2.2 percent, to close at $17.33.
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