Summary
This 8-K filing from Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) on February 3, 2006, reports a key executive change. Effective January 30, 2006, J. Scott Di Valerio stepped down from his position as Chief Accounting Officer to focus entirely on his newly appointed role as Corporate Vice President of OEM Sales and Marketing, a transition previously announced in November 2005. Christopher Liddell, currently the Chief Financial Officer, has assumed the responsibilities of Chief Accounting Officer in addition to his existing duties. This change in internal reporting structure is notable as it clarifies executive roles and responsibilities, which is important for investors to track leadership continuity and strategic focus within the company.
Key Highlights
- 1J. Scott Di Valerio has officially transitioned out of his role as Chief Accounting Officer, effective January 30, 2006.
- 2Di Valerio will now fully dedicate his efforts to his position as Corporate Vice President, OEM Sales and Marketing.
- 3Christopher Liddell, Microsoft's CFO, has taken on the additional responsibility of Chief Accounting Officer.
- 4This update clarifies the executive leadership structure following a prior announcement in November 2005.
- 5The filing is an 8-K Current Report, indicating a material event.
- 6The event date reported is January 30, 2006, with the filing date being February 2, 2006.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report a change in Microsoft's principal officers, specifically the departure of the Chief Accounting Officer from that specific role and the assumption of those duties by another executive.
Christopher Liddell, who also serves as the Chief Financial Officer, has assumed the role of Chief Accounting Officer.
J. Scott Di Valerio is now fully focused on his role as Corporate Vice President, OEM Sales and Marketing.
This is a formal reporting of a transition that was previously announced in a Form 8-K filing on November 14, 2005, indicating a planned executive shift.