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The news comes from an internal memo sent by Microsoft's Julie Larson-Green. Elop is taking over as Larson-Green moves into her new role as the the lead on the My Life & Work team in the Applications and Services Group.
"As hard as it is for me to leave Devices & Studios, I'm thrilled about this opportunity... I want to thank each and every one of you for welcoming me and supporting me as the leader of Devices & Studios over the past 7 months. I'm very proud of what we have accomplished during such a short timeframe. We launched Xbox One, Surface 2 & Pro 2, blockbuster games like Forza and Ryse, a brand new Xbox Music and Video service, PPI, and some amazing unannounced innovations just to name a few - incredibly impressive!" she wrote.
"I'll remain in role leading the DnS organization in the interim until the Nokia deal closes and Stephen Elop makes his transition to Microsoft. We've been meeting regularly throughout and are making a lot of progress, ensuring our teams are ready for the Day 1 close and beyond," she said. "You are all in great hands with Stephen and already we've shared a lot with him and his LT from Nokia regarding all of the fantastic people, teams and products in DnS. I also know many of you are looking forward to welcoming the Nokia team and working more closely with them."
"I'll remain in role leading the DnS organization in the interim until the Nokia deal closes and Stephen Elop makes his transition to Microsoft. We've been meeting regularly throughout and are making a lot of progress, ensuring our teams are ready for the Day 1 close and beyond," she said. "You are all in great hands with Stephen and already we've shared a lot with him and his LT from Nokia regarding all of the fantastic people, teams and products in DnS. I also know many of you are looking forward to welcoming the Nokia team and working more closely with them."
Elop was one of the top candidates for becoming Microsoft's next CEO, though that went to Satya Nadella. In November, when Elop was still a candidate, he reportedly said he would consider selling off the Xbox side of Microsoft. Instead, he'll now be running it. That's a bold move, Cotton, let's see if it pays off.
(via GI.biz)
