The board of directors of Tata Steel, which met today, appointed Jim Leng of Corus as a non-executive independent director designated as deputy chairman.According to a release issued by the company to the BSE today, Corus CEO Philippe Varin will join the board as non-executive director. Jacques Schraven and Anthony Hayward have been appointed as non-executive independent directors."The induction of the above mentioned Corus directors on the board of the company will bring in a rich and varied experience that would enable it to manage the business of the enlarged size and complexity," the release added.