Google parent Alphabet board taps finance exec

Finance expert Roger Ferguson has joined the board of Google parent Alphabet. He is the first African American to serve on the board of Google or Alphabet. SAN FRANCISCO -- Google parent company Alphabet is adding finance chops and diversity to its board with the appointment of economist Roger Ferguson. Ferguson is the first African American to serve on the board of Alphabet and Google, marking a major milestone in Google's effort to bring more diversity to the technology industry. Ferguson will serve on Alphabet's audit committee.