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13-11-2012, 01:39 AM
Wow, I wasn't expecting this.
Windows Head Steven Sinofsky to Leave Microsoft
Windows unit president Steven Sinofsky is leaving the company, effective immediately, AllThingsD has confirmed.
Sources have said the move came amid growing tension between Sinofsky and other top executives. Sinofsky, though seen as highly talented, was viewed at the top levels as not the kind of team player that the company was looking for. The move is likened by some to the recent ouster at Apple of OS X head Scott Forstall.
Officially, Microsoft is saying that the move was a mutual decision by Sinofsky and the company.
Microsoft is dividing Windows oversight among two top Sinofsky deputies. Julie Larson-Green will head up the engineering side of Windows, while Tami Reller, who has had headed marketing and served as the unit’s CFO, will have responsibility for the business side of things.
Sinfosky, who took the reins of Windows after a long career in the Office unit. helped restore order and discipline to the operating system following the boondoggle of Windows Vista.
More details to come.
Soruce: http://allthingsd.com/20121112/breaking-windows-head-steven-sinofsky-to-leave-microsoft/?mod=atdtweet
Microsoft's Announcement:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/Press/2012/Nov12/11-12AnnouncementPR.aspx
Windows Head Steven Sinofsky to Leave Microsoft
Windows unit president Steven Sinofsky is leaving the company, effective immediately, AllThingsD has confirmed.
Sources have said the move came amid growing tension between Sinofsky and other top executives. Sinofsky, though seen as highly talented, was viewed at the top levels as not the kind of team player that the company was looking for. The move is likened by some to the recent ouster at Apple of OS X head Scott Forstall.
Officially, Microsoft is saying that the move was a mutual decision by Sinofsky and the company.
Microsoft is dividing Windows oversight among two top Sinofsky deputies. Julie Larson-Green will head up the engineering side of Windows, while Tami Reller, who has had headed marketing and served as the unit’s CFO, will have responsibility for the business side of things.
Sinfosky, who took the reins of Windows after a long career in the Office unit. helped restore order and discipline to the operating system following the boondoggle of Windows Vista.
More details to come.
Soruce: http://allthingsd.com/20121112/breaking-windows-head-steven-sinofsky-to-leave-microsoft/?mod=atdtweet
Microsoft's Announcement:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/Press/2012/Nov12/11-12AnnouncementPR.aspx