Microsoft bumps business apps group up hierarchy
InfoWorld | at | by Mike
Microsoft is tweaking the organizational structure around its Microsoft Business Solutions group, announcing Thursday that group leader Doug Burgum will now report directly to Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer. The change gives the business applications unit a more prominent position in Microsoft's hierarchy.
Microsoft also expanded the responsibilities of Orlando Ayala, who last year vacated his position as the company's top sales and marketing executive to take charge of Microsoft's small and medium-sized business sales, marketing and partnering efforts. Ayala will continue as senior vice president of Microsoft's Small and Midmarket Solutions group, but will also serve as chief operating officer of the Microsoft Business Solutions group, the company said.