Microsoft appoints new public sector head
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Microsoft has appointed a new leader for its Worldwide Public Sector group, which plays a key role in its efforts to counter competition from open source software in government and education markets. Gerri Elliott succeeds Maggie Wilderotter and will be corporate vice president for Worldwide Public Sector. She will oversee Microsoft's outreach to governments and educational organizations around the world, Microsoft said in a statement Tuesday.