Microsoft Corp. today announced that Windows and Windows Live President Steven Sinofsky will be leaving the company and that Julie Larson-Green will be promoted to lead all Windows software and hardware engineering.
Sinofsky is considered by almost all Microsoft executives as the next CEO of the company due to his ability to deliver ‘quality products on time.’ His surprise leave has amazed the tech industry as whole.
Tami Reller retains her roles as chief financial officer and chief marketing officer and will assume responsibility for the business of Windows. Both executives will report directly to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
“It is impossible to count the blessings I have received over my years at Microsoft. I am humbled by the professionalism and generosity of everyone I have had the good fortune to work with at this awesome company,” said Sinofsky.
“I am grateful for the many years of work that Steven has contributed to the company,” said Ballmer. “The products and services we have delivered to the market in the past few months mark the launch of a new era at Microsoft. To continue this success it is imperative that we continue to drive alignment across all Microsoft teams, and have more integrated and rapid development cycles for our offerings.”
It is barely a month since Sinofsky launched Windows 8, the latest operating system from Microsoft and one that he said signaled a new era for the firm.
No reason has been given for the exit.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/Press/2012/Nov12/11-12AnnouncementPR.aspx
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