Microsoft's Courtois targets Asia

C|Net | at | by Mike

The new head of Microsoft's international business says one of his biggest priorities will be tapping into opportunities in emerging markets such as China, India and Russia.

Jean-Philippe Courtois has this week been promoted to president of Microsoft International, in the process handing over responsibility for Europe, the Middle East and Africa to former Microsoft U.K. chief Neil Holloway.

Courtois will be responsible for leading 15,000 staff in all of Microsoft's sales, marketing and services business outside of North America.