(Telecompaper) Mozilla has announced executive leadership changes. Gary Kovacs will be stepping down as CEO later this year and will continue to hold a position as a member of Mozilla's board of directors. An executive search will begin immediately for his replacement. Mitchell Baker has expanded her role to become Mozilla's Executive Chair. Brendan Eich will continue in his recently expanded role as chief technology officer and senior vice president of engineering, managing the organisation's product and platform engineering teams. Jay Sullivan, previously SVP of products, has been appointed chief operating officer. He will also take a broader role in managing Mozilla's continued evolution and growth. Harvey Anderson has been appointed SVP business and legal affairs. In his new role he will have oversight for the apps marketplace initiative and continue to lead mobile and strategic partnerships, public policy, and legal affairs. He will also continue to serve as corporate secretary. Li Gong has been appointed senior vice president, mobile devices. Concurrently in the role of president, Asia operations, he is tasked to broaden the presence of Mozilla within the mobile ecosystem in the region outside of Japan. He remains CEO of Mozilla's subsidiary companies in China and Taiwan.