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Microsoft Windows Chief Sinofsky Abruptly Quits


Microsoft veteran Steven Sinofsky says his departure is strictly for personal reasons, but his exit could leave the company in the lurch at a critical time.

Comments By Paul McDougall | InformationWeek | November 13, 2012 10:58 AM

A high-profile Microsoft executive who led the development of the company's new Windows 8 operating system has abruptly left the company, the software maker confirmed late Monday.

23-year Redmond veteran Steven Sinofsky, who was head of Microsoft's $18 billion Windows unit, has stepped down from his position.

Microsoft will split his responsibilities between two executives. Windows planning head Julie Larson-Green becomes head of Windows software and hardware engineering, while CFO and chief marketing officer Tami Reller takes on the additional role as head of Windows business.

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