Arthur Levinson, chairman of Genentech, was part of the board of Apple since 2005.
The Californian group also announced that the Group Chief Executive Robert Iger Walt Disney has joined the board of Apple. This appointment would enable Apple to strengthen its media.
Steve Jobs and Robert Iger maintained a strong relationship after the acquisition of Pixar by Disney in 2006 for about $ 7.4 billion (5.4 billion).
Pixar was created by Steve Jobs in 1986 after the acquisition of the animation division of George Lucas.
Steve Jobs, founder and owner of iconic Apple, died in early October at the age of 56 after a long battle against cancer.
He resigned in late August from his position as CEO of Apple, explaining that his health no longer allowed him to take charge and was sent to his right arm Tim Cooks the reins of the company.
The title Apple, which declined by about 4% since the beginning, evolved little after-hours trading.
