wraggster
May 25th, 2010, 21:50
Following rumours of a significant restructuring to Microsoft’s Entertainment and Devices Division, an internal memo from CEO Steve Ballmer has confirmed the retirement of EDD president Robbie Bach and, as rumoured, the departure of J Allard.
Bach leaves after 22 years at the company, though Allard – himself a 15-year Microsoft veteran – is to remain as an official advisor.
Effective from July 1st both interactive entertainment boss Don Mattrick and mobile chief Andy Lees will report directly to Balmer.
http://www.mobile-ent.biz/news/37257/Microsoft-shakes-up-Entertainment-and-Devices-Divison
Bach leaves after 22 years at the company, though Allard – himself a 15-year Microsoft veteran – is to remain as an official advisor.
Effective from July 1st both interactive entertainment boss Don Mattrick and mobile chief Andy Lees will report directly to Balmer.
http://www.mobile-ent.biz/news/37257/Microsoft-shakes-up-Entertainment-and-Devices-Divison