WIND Mobile today announced that Pietro Cordova will take over as the company’s Chief Operating Officer from Gianluca Corti who is taking on a senior role outside of Canada with Wind Telecomunicazioni. “This is a great day for WIND Mobile, VimpelCom, and for Pietro and Gianluca. Pietro brings a wealth of experience, accomplishments and enthusiasm to the role of Chief […]
Management
Lazaridis and Balsillie exit costs RIM US$12 million
Documents filed today reveal that Research In Motion will pay a combined US$12 million to Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, the company’s former co-CEOs and co-chairmen, who stepped down in January. Lazaridis received US$3.9-million in compensation. Still servicng as vice-chair of the board, he also still has access to a dedicated office and a company car with driver. Balsillie, now […]
Samsung Electronics names Kwon Oh-hyun new CEO
Samsung Electronics today has a new CEO. Dr. Kwon Oh-hyun, formerly Vice Chairman of Device Solutions, took over the role today from Choi Gee-sung who stepped down from the role he had held since 2010. Dr. Kwon will manage “corporatewide affairs” and is likely to take on a greater role in the long simmering feud with Apple. Choi is taking […]
RIM hires new Chief Operating and Chief Marketing Officers
Research In Motion today announced the appointment of Kristian Tear as Chief Operating Officer and Frank Boulben as Chief Marketing Officer. “Kristian and Frank bring extensive knowledge of the rapidly changing wireless global market and will help RIM as we sharpen our focus on delivering long-term value to our stakeholders,” said Thorsten Heins, RIM’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Most […]
RIM management exodus continues
Research In Motion continues to lose senior executives as the company struggles to reverse its sliding fortunes. The latest to leave is Alistair Mitchell, a BBM vice president. He will shortly be followed by Alan Brenner, a senior vice president for the BlackBerry platform, who will leave after a transition period. A number of executive departures, including that of Jim […]
Sony Mobile Communications announces new president and CEO
Sony Mobile Communications today announced that Kunimasa Suzuki will become President and CEO of Sony Mobile Communications effective May 16th 2012. Bert Nordberg, the current President and CEO and former Sony Ericsson leader, will step down to become Chairman of Sony Mobile Communications’ board. “Kuni has a vast experience in product planning and management in the information technology and mobile […]
WIND Mobile CEO denies imminent management shakeup
WIND Mobile CEO Anthony Lacavera today dismissed rumours that a management shakeup was coming to the Canadian carrier. “There is no management shuffle planned at Wind Canada,” CEO Anthony Lacavera said in an e-mail on Monday. “A lot of progress has been made and I am very proud of our team.” Speculation began shortly after the Canadian government loosened foreign […]
Former Palm CEO Jon Rubinstein leaves HP
Jon Rubinstein, Palm’s former CEO HP, has left Hewlett-Packard, the company that acquired Palm in 2010. HP spokeswoman Mylene Mangalindan confirmed the departure: “Jon has fulfilled his commitment and we wish him well.” Rubinstein does not appear to have any immediate plans. He told AllThingsD that “I am going to take a well deserved break after four and a half […]