Symbian Foundation head steps down

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Symbian Foundation head steps down
The Symbian Foundation announced that its executive director Lee Williams has stepped down, effective immediately, due to personal reasons. He is replaced by CFO Tim Holbrow. A former Nokia executive, Williams has headed the foundation since October 2008.

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