Last week, we reported a story about a major leadership change at Apple. Now, its Microsoft’s turn. Steven Sinofsky, president of the Windows group, is gone…and I mean right now gone!
Sinofsky, one-time head of the Office group and once considered the heir apparent to Bill Gates, has moved on…apparently with the blessings (and encouragement) of Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. According to some speculation, Sinofsky did not work well as a team player. It was either his way or the highway. So is this internal politics or is he taking the fall for the apparent flop of Windows 8 and Surface 8 tablets (see story #2). Time will tell.
It reminds me of a couple of very recent NFL team moves. One team fired its defensive coordinator blaming him for the team’s bad record (is the coach next?). Another fired their general manager, as if the guy in the suit is responsible for the poor play of the team on the field. In both cases, both teams still stink.
Now, Sinofsky’s departure may not have anything to do with the products, but the timing is highly suspicious. Like the NFL coaches who fire subordinates during the season, is Ballmer trying to save his job? If Windows 8 adoption continues to flop, he will pay the ultimate price, no matter what. Microsoft stockholders as sick and tired of owning a stock that has not gone anywhere in 9 years. As the company continues to fade in importance in the tech world compared to Google, Apple, and even Amazon, heads will roll. Count on it.
I am sorry to bombard you with more Microsoft news (all bad, by the way), but I just cannot ignore these stories. But, as usual, I have included some very helpful information. -JRC
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