The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) this week announced that Carol Anthony (John) Davidson, retired senior vice president, controller and chief accounting officer of Tyco International, will join FINRA's Board of Governors.

Davidson, who will begin his term on Jan. 1, fills the seat vacated by Ellyn Brown.

Before joining Tyco International in 2004, Davidson was a vice president of audit, risk and compliance for Dell. Prior to Tyco, Davidson spent 16 years with Eastman Kodak Company, where he led the company's internal audit function and previously served in a variety of accounting and financial leadership roles. He began his career with Arthur Andersen & Co.

FINRA has a 22-person Board of Governors, with 11 public governors and 10 industry governors. FINRA's CEO fills the remaining seat.