<p>Hewlett-Packard's board of directors has received a major infusion of software know-how, with the addition of former Microsoft chief software architect Ray Ozzie .</p><p>Ozzie is one of three new board members HP announced Monday, along with James Skinner, former McDonald's CEO and current chairman of pharmacy chain Walgreens, and ex-Liberty Media Corporation CEO Robert Bennett.</p><p>HP's board will grow from nine to 12 members as a result, and it plans "continue to search for additional world-class directors as well as a permanent non-executive chairman," according to Monday's announcement. Ralph Witworth will remain in place as interim chairman for now, HP said. To continue reading, register here to become an InsiderIt's FREE to join</p><p>IDG News Service - Hewlett-Packard's board of directors has received a major infusion of software know-how, with the addition of former Microsoft chief software architect Ray Ozzie .</p><p><a href="http://www.networkworld.com/news/2013/071513-ex-microsoft-chief-software-architect-ray-271793.html?hpg1=bn">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://techcrunch.com/2013/07/15/hp-adds-former-liberty-media-ceo-robert-bennett-microsofts-ray-ozzie-and-walgreens-chairman-to-board/">HP Adds Software Visionary Ray Ozzie, Former Liberty Media CEO Robert ...</a> (TechCrunch)</p><p><a href="http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2282477/hp-appoints-exmicrosoft-software-architect-ray-ozzie-to-its-board">HP appoints ex-Microsoft software architect Ray Ozzie to its board</a> (Inquirer)</p><p><a href="http://www.techweekeurope.co.uk/news/microsoft-legend-ray-ozzie-joins-hp-board-121820">Microsoft Legend Ray Ozzie Joins HP Board</a> (TechWeekEurope UK)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dUS8xFK2qQN6NzMmFJPmULjla0ABM&ned=us">31 additional articles.</a></p>