Two former executives who left HTC earlier this year have decided to partner again and step back into the smartphone arena. Michael Coombes, the former head of sales, and James Atkins, the former U.K. marketing chief, have announced plans to launch a new smartphone company called Kazam. The new company promises “stunning design, robust hardware, and intuitive technology, underpinned with […]
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Rogers President and CEO to retire in January 2014
There is some surprising news from Rogers this morning. Rogers Communications today announced that Nadir Mohamed, the company’s President and CEO, will retire in January 2014. Mohamed will continue to lead the company until then and will work with the board on transition activities. “Nadir is a highly regarded executive who has delivered strong results and substantial value for more […]
WIND Mobile CEO to step down after selling shares to Orascom Telecom
Orascom Telecom and today announced that it will buy WIND Mobile CEO Anthony Lacavera’s stake in the company in a move that will also see Lacavera step down as CEO. Pending approvals, Lacavera’s holding AAL Corporation will transfer its indirect 66.7% voting share in Globalive Wireless Management Corp., operating in Canada as WIND Mobile, to Orascom. When the dust settles, […]
Motorola nabs key Samsung marketing executive?
Earlier this week, we got our first sign that Google has some big plans in 2013 for its recently acquired Motorola business. The rumoured Motorola Phone X is meant to take on flagship devices from other smartphone manufacturers. But an impressive device alone is likely not enough. A strong marketing campaign will also be needed to make sure that the […]
HTC appoints new Chief Marketing Officer
HTC today announced the appointment of a new Chief Marketing Officer as it looks to turn its fortunes around in 2013. Benjamin Ho will take over as Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for worldwide marketing and branding, in January 2013. “We welcome Benjamin to HTC and look forward to integrating the global marketing capabilities he brings to the company, said Peter […]
Windows Live President Steven Sinofsky leaves Microsoft
Microsoft today announced that Steven Sinofsky, Windows Live President, who led the Windows group, has left the company effective immediately. He will be replaced by Julie Larson-Green who will be promoted to lead all Windows software and hardware engineering. Tami Reller, already chief financial officer and chief marketing officer, will also assume responsibility for the Windows business. “I am grateful […]
Management shakeup at Apple sees Forstall and Browett to leave
Apple today announced a number of changes to its executive team to “encourage even more collaboration between the Company’s world-class hardware, software and services teams.” As a result, Jony Ive, Bob Mansfield, Eddy Cue and Craig Federighi will all take on additional responsibilities. “We are in one of the most prolific periods of innovation and new products in Apple’s history,” […]
John Legere named new T-Mobile USA CEO
Deutsche Telekom, T-Mobile USA’s parent company, today announced the appointment of John Legere as its U.S. carrier’s new Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Jim Alling, who has served as interim CEO since June when former CEO Phillip Hume resigned. “John is a talented and proven executive who brings a successful track record of leading and operating consumer- and business-focused telecommunications […]