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Jha replaced as Google overhauls Motorola management

Sanjay Jha, former CEO of Motorola Mobility
May 23, 2012 Written by Dawinderpal Sahota

Sanjay Jha, who revived Motorola’s devices business and led the company through its acquisition, has been replaced as CEO, after Google finalised its takeover of the firm.

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RIM co-CEOs step down

Thorsten Heins takes over as CEO and president at RIM
January 23, 2012 Written by Dawinderpal Sahota

RIM has appointed a new CEO after increasing shareholder pressure and a poor financial performance in 2011. Thorsten Heins will take over as president and CEO, with former co-CEOs Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie stepping down. Lazaridis will become vice chair of RIM’s board and chair of the board’s new Innovation Committee and Balsillie will remain a member of the Board.

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Bartz sacked as Yahoo CEO

Carol Bartz, former chief executive officer, Yahoo
September 7, 2011 Written by Dawinderpal Sahota

Carol Bartz has been sacked as CEO of Yahoo, after more than two and a half years at the firm. CFO Timothy Morse has been made interim CEO while the board looks for a successor. Morse will also continue in his role as CFO.

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