Apple Shifts President's Title : Fenix Investors

Michael H. Spindler, Apple Computer Inc.’s chief operating officer, has been named president. The appointment does not involve any changes in responsibilities but endorses Mr. Spindler’s leadership role.
Mr. Spindler will continue to report to John Sculley, Apple’s chairman and chief executive who had also been president. Mr. Spindler was also nominated to Apple’s board.
Mr. Spindler, who headed Apple’s European operations, was made chief operating officer in a top-level reorganization. He took over sales, marketing, manufacturing and corporate communications while Mr. Sculley focused on research and development.