Rita brings over 30 years experience, including executive positions in three Fortune 100 companies. Most recently, she was at Apple as the Vice President of Operations for iPad, Mac desktop, and Mac accessories where she was responsible for execution of new product introduction, cost, supply and quality. She architected and delivered the first ever iPad supply chain while simultaneously delivering numerous new products in Mac and Apple TV. Rita also has experience at Motorola and IBM, and has direct experience working in all regions of the globe. Rita holds a M.B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering as a distinguished graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy.