Xbox One Nokia Executive to Take Over Microsoft's Xbox Division

[KN1GHTMARE]

Almost a year after Don Mattrick's high-profile exit from Microsoft's Xbox division and the organizational shake-up that ensued, Microsoft will soon change leadership for its Devices and Services group, which includes Xbox and first-party game development, as well as Surface and Windows Phone hardware.

According to an internal memo posted by Techcrunch, Microsoft's current head of Devices and Services, Julie Larson-Green, will be taking on a new role within the company as Chief Experience Officer of the Applications and Services group. Larson-Green will be replaced by Nokia executive Stephen Elop, who was also at one time a contender for Steve Ballmer's role as CEO. Although Elop's career at Nokia as CEO was marred by significant losses, he was vital to the company's close alignment to Microsoft's Windows Phone efforts and eventual acquisition.

Source: IGN

Well looks like the musical carousel that is the executive hiring at MSFT continues. At this point the only I wish for is some stability; the XB1 has only been on the market for a few months and some concrete leadership would better the process. This certainly looks like the way things will be going forward, but then again I thought the same thing when Green was first hired. It is important to note that the article does remind readers that Elop is the same man who was in contention for the CEO position and made headlines when he said he would be willing to get rid off or sell both Bing and Xbox is need be. You might remember that story coming out just prior to the the Xbox One launch. Leave your thoughts below!

 

[Jedioutcast]

For some reason, I feel a bit uneasy about this new reorg. I'm hoping things continue to improve and changes are made for the better of the department/system. I guess we'll have to play the waiting game.

J

 

[marthyrocks]

For some reason, I feel a bit uneasy about this new reorg. I'm hoping things continue to improve and changes are made for the better of the department/system. I guess we'll have to play the waiting game.

J

Yeah, I feel you too. A Nokia executive being given the reigns for the Xbox division? Man, that's kind of... I don't know. How would I put it? It's like putting a scientist in the seat of a painter. Let's hope that this Julie does a good job 'cuz if she starts making things that will stray away from what Xbox is known for... things aren't gonna go so well.

 

[Dom0411]

Nokia Executive switching over to xbox doesn't look like a good move to me. With the losses that he contributed to Nokia there might be a possibility that he might mess up on Xbox as well. Just keeping my fingers crossed about what might happen to Microsoft this time around.

 

[spark_777]

Yeah, I feel you too. A Nokia executive being given the reigns for the Xbox division? Man, that's kind of... I don't know. How would I put it? It's like putting a scientist in the seat of a painter. Let's hope that this Julie does a good job 'cuz if she starts making things that will stray away from what Xbox is known for... things aren't gonna go so well.

I think you meant Stephen Elop. Anywho, yeah, a scientist in the seat of the painter. That doesn't look like a good move at all.

Nokia Executive switching over to xbox doesn't look like a good move to me. With the losses that he contributed to Nokia there might be a possibility that he might mess up on Xbox as well. Just keeping my fingers crossed about what might happen to Microsoft this time around.

Hope he doesn't. I mean, track records can really be indications about what can happen in the future. But yeah, cross my fingers too he won't do a bad thing.

 

[ragnafable11]

Hope he doesn't. I mean, track records can really be indications about what can happen in the future. But yeah, cross my fingers too he won't do a bad thing.

I have the same thoughts as well. As they say, everyone needs a chance in life. He might have some good things in store for Xbox.

 

[knives0302]

I would love to see new things happening on Xbox since we have a new executive on board to help improve the whole thing. I can't wait to see new things added, new changes (hopefully to address the issues that we had in the past)

 

[thedoodseven]

A Nokia executive being put in the top for Xbox division huh? Well, as long as the new guy doesn't do anything that will put Xbox in harm's way, sure, let him be there. Hope what the others say here don't come true.

 

[StreetShark]

I don't know about anyone from Nokia being in charge. They had success at one time, but their company was picked up partially because it couldn't stand on its own legs...let's just say that's because of a combination of a cluttered smartphone market and management.

 

[knives0302]

I don't know about anyone from Nokia being in charge. They had success at one time, but their company was picked up partially because it couldn't stand on its own legs...let's just say that's because of a combination of a cluttered smartphone market and management.

I guess their downfall started when china phones came into existence, they could easily copy and emulate nokia phones.

 

[Dom0411]

I guess their downfall started when china phones came into existence, they could easily copy and emulate nokia phones.

I know right. These things already came out years before they even made their smart phones. I've seen some of them sold in china and dubai when I was there for a trip.

 

[Anomaly0302]

I know right. These things already came out years before they even made their smart phones. I've seen some of them sold in china and dubai when I was there for a trip.

It's something to be expected. There had been pirated versions of a lot of things as well, but I guess the downfall did come from nokia.

 

[thecreed4life]

I know right. These things already came out years before they even made their smart phones. I've seen some of them sold in china and dubai when I was there for a trip.

Yup. That's how it is I guess. Sigh... better hope this executive doesn't do anything bad for Xbox.

 

[ragnafable11]

Yup. That's how it is I guess. Sigh... better hope this executive doesn't do anything bad for Xbox.

I hope he does improve everything and not make things worse. Haha.