Who resigned from Microsoft?

Stephen Elop, the president of the Microsoft Business Division, resigned from Microsoft.

When was the resignation effective?

The resignation was effective immediately on September 10, 2010.

What is Stephen Elop's new role?

Stephen Elop has accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer of Nokia Corporation.

What is the significance of this departure for Microsoft?

The departure of Stephen Elop, a key executive leading the Business Division, could have implications for Microsoft's strategy and operations within that segment.

MSFT 8-K: Leadership Changes

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Microsoft Corporation filed an 8-K report on September 13, 2010, to announce the immediate resignation of Stephen Elop, who was the president of the Microsoft Business Division. Mr. Elop has accepted a new role as the chief executive officer of Nokia Corporation. This departure represents a significant change in leadership for a key division within Microsoft, potentially impacting its strategic direction and operational execution in the business software segment.

Key Highlights

1Stephen Elop, President of the Microsoft Business Division, has resigned from Microsoft, effective September 10, 2010.
2Mr. Elop's resignation is immediate.
3He has accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer at Nokia Corporation.
4This departure marks a significant leadership change within Microsoft's Business Division.
5The filing was made on September 13, 2010, reporting an event on September 10, 2010.

MICROSOFT CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Sep 13, 2010)

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