End of an era: Head of Windows unit leaves Microsoft

“It is impossible to count the blessings I have received over my years at Microsoft,” says Sinofsky.

SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft on Monday announced that the head of its Windows unit was leaving in a management shake-up that comes just weeks after the release of a new generation of the computer operating software.

Windows President Steven Sinofsky will depart Microsoft and, effective immediately, his duties will be divided between a pair of executives who will answer directly to Chief Executive Steven Ballmer.

Julie Larson-Green was promoted to lead Windows software and hardware engineering. Microsoft Chief Financial Officer Tami Reller will run the business side of Windows in addition to her current duties.

“It is impossible to count the blessings I have received over my years at Microsoft,” Sinofsky said in a written statement.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 14^th, 2012.