Skype names Cisco's Bates as new CEO

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Skype names Cisco's Bates as new CEO
Skype named Tony Bates, a senior vice president at Cisco, as its new CEO and a member of the board of directors. Bates has over 20 years of leadership experience in the communications and internet industries, most recently as general manager of Cisco's Enterprise, Commercial and Small Business Division. Bates has also served as general manager of Cisco's Service Provider Group. Bates holds nine patents and has served on the boards of a range of technology companies including YouTube, TokBox, BubbleMotion and LoveFilm. He replaces Josh Silverman as CEO.

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