Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Microsoft Snags Qualcomm Exec

Redmond-based Microsoft Corp. said yesterday that it has snagged an executive from Microsoft, and has named Margaret L. (Peggy) Johnson as the company's new Executive Vice President of Business Develompent. Johnson was previously at Qualcomm, where she was Executive Vice President of Qualcomm Technologies, and President of Global Market Development. Microsoft CEO Stya Nadella pointed at Peggy's understanding of mobility and the cloud in her appointment, saying she will be responsible for strategic business deals and partnerships.