Kevin Turner, the former Walmart executive who has led Microsoft’s sales team for the past 11 years, is leaving the software giant to become CEO of trading firm Citadel Securities. Turner held the title of Chief Operating Officer at Microsoft, but his role was more that of sales chief. Microsoft said he would leave the software maker "after a short transition period".
According to a memo from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to employees, the company plans to divide Turner’s responsibilities among five other executives. Microsoft International head Jean-Philippe Courtois will take over global sales and marketing, and Judson Althoff will lead Microsoft’s relationships with large customers. Marketing chief Chris Capossela will add responsibilities for Microsoft’s relationships with computer makers as well as oversight of Microsoft retail efforts and its relationships with third-party stores. Corporate strategy head Kurt DelBene will add IT and operations to his portfolio while CFO Amy Hood will manage Microsoft’s licensing team. Cortois and Althoff will also join Nadella’s senior leadership team.
