neo1980 Posted April 4, 2002 Share Posted April 4, 2002 The reasons for Wednesday's sudden resignation of Microsoft's chief operating officer had much to do with CEO Steve Ballmer's anticipation of a possible negative outcome in its antitrust trial, sources say. President and COO Rick Belluzzo was a victim of a restructuring plan designed to ensure that Microsoft can survive both an uncertain economy and a possible breakup of the company. The plan, which sources said was designed primarily by Ballmer, forced Belluzzo out after a little more than a year as president. Microsoft (MSFT) confirmed in a statement that the company has implemented a restructuring plan that splits its main businesses into seven units, each with a chief executive directly responsible for that unit's operations and profits. But it also said the restructuring has nothing to do with its antitrust trial. read the rest here Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/21307-why-the-microsoft-president-quit/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted April 5, 2002 Share Posted April 5, 2002 damn man this really gets me mad, poor microsoft, man im gonna sstart donating money to the microsoft Lawyer fund to help em beat the states. I tell ya if I ever get hold on a weapon or Weapons of Mass Destruction you'd better pray you dont live in any of those 9 states sueing them. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/21307-why-the-microsoft-president-quit/#findComment-182162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timan Veteran Posted April 5, 2002 Veteran Share Posted April 5, 2002 does that mean there is an opening ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/21307-why-the-microsoft-president-quit/#findComment-182167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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