Apple today announced that Steve Jobs has resigned as Chief Executive Officer. Tim Cook, previously Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, has been named CEO. Jobs is not completely leaving Apple as he was elected Chairman of the Board (Cook will also join the board). “Steve’s extraordinary vision and leadership saved Apple and guided it to its position as the world’s most […]
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HTC chief innovation officer leaves company for personal reasons
HTC today confirmed that Horace Luke, its Chief Innovation Officer, left the company back on April 30th 2011 for unspecified personal reasons. According to a statement made to BGR.com, “Horace nurtured a culture of innovation at HTC and instilled a strong consumer design-focus among our employees who continue to raise the bar in designing products that capture our customers. imagination.” […]
HP shuffles webOS management team
HP today announced some management changes for its webOS global business unit. Stephen DeWitt has been appointed senior vice president and general manager of the webOS global business unit. Jon Rubinstein, “the visionary behind webOS” and who previously held the position, becomes senior VP for Product Innovation in its Personal Systems Group. “With the successful debut of our first wave […]
WIND Mobile CEO Ken Campbell steps down
WIND Mobile CEO Ken Campbell today announced he was stepping down. Tony Lacavera will take on the mantle of CEO role in addition his role as Chairman. And with progress comes change. Our ability to manage change has defined us. Indeed, how we react to change tells a lot about us. And so for me, it is time for a […]
Nokia loses Chief Technology Officer?
Nokia does not appear to be able to catch a lucky break these days. It recently announced lowered Q2 sales projections and a reduced yearly forecast and rumours have been swirling that it could be bought out (perhaps by Microsoft or Samsung). Now comes word that its Chief Technology Officer, Richard Green, has taken a leave of absence and may […]
Executive shakeup at Mobilicity
MobileSyrup.com has learned that Mobilicity’s leadership team is undergoing some changes. At this point, it appears that Doug Perry (Vice President of Sales), Sara Moore (Vice President of Marketing) and Sharyn Gravelle (Vice President of Network Operations) have all been let go. Mobilicity’s Chief Operating Officer, Stewart Lyons, provided the following explanation: “Like many organizations, which evolve from a ‘build’ […]
Mobilicity appoints Chief Customer Officer
Mobilicity today announced that it has appointed Anthony Booth as Chief Customer Officer. As CCO, Mr. Booth oversees Mobilicity’s sales and marketing operations. His focus includes brand development, as well as expanding the company’s national distribution network of Mobilicity retail stores and an expansive network of dealer partners. Booth’s 20-year career includes nearly 11 years with Mars Canada and nearly […]
Communication Solutions President Ron Garriques leaving Dell
Ron Garriques, the President of Dell’s Communication Solutions group, will leave Dell in January 2011 after the company decided to restructure the division responsible for the company’s smartphone and tablet products. According to spokesman David Frink: “He made a decision to look at other opportunities as we integrate the former communications solutions group into our core operating structure.” Garriques came […]