Smartphones And Mobiles
At the end of March I will step down from my post as CEO at Motorola Mobility to join Dropbox as COO. This was not an easy decision to make, but I leave knowing that Motorola is in great hands - now and in the future.
In the last 18 months, Motorolans have built two of the company?s best loved phones ever, introduced customization to the industry, brought unprecedented quality and performance to a value-priced smartphone, and created experiences that changed how people use and interact with their smartphones.
It was a reinvention the likes of which many 85-year-old brands could not have achieved. And it was astonishing to be a part of.
I'm excited about what the next chapter in Motorola's storied history will bring under the new ownership of Lenovo. While Google imbued simplicity and software sensibility into the company, Lenovo will bring it the scale it deserves. I have no doubt the two companies together will be a force for good in the mobile industry
To ensure that Motorola maintains its current momentum and successfully transitions to Lenovo ownership, Jonathan Rosenberg, a longtime Googler and SVP of Products from 2002 to 2011, will step in as COO at Motorola Mobility as of April 1. Jonathan worked very closely with me to build the leadership team at Motorola and has been intimately involved in steering business and product decisions alongside with the current leadership team. Google Chief Business Officer Nikesh Arora will remain Executive Chairman of the Motorola Operating Board, and continue to oversee the strategy.
With their support, the entire Motorola management team remains focused on our current strategy and on creating great mobile devices that deliver the mobile Internet to millions more people around the world.
That's something we can all rally behind.
Sincerely,
Dennis Woodside
- Google Sells Motorola To Lenovo
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- Motorola?s Next Chapter As A Brand
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- Hello, Lenovo!
Today, Motorola Mobility becomes part of the Lenovo family of companies, and we are thrilled. Over the past two years we have transformed Motorola by focusing on what matters most -- consumers. We?ve made huge strides in bringing the mobile Internet...
- Some Changes In Our Leadership
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- A Moto Insider To Lead Us Forward
We?re excited to announce that Rick Osterloh has been named as President and COO of Motorola Mobility. Rick will assume the role today, reporting to the Motorola Operating Board at Google until the Lenovo acquisition is complete. Rick is a Silicon Valley...
Smartphones And Mobiles
My Departure From Motorola
At the end of March I will step down from my post as CEO at Motorola Mobility to join Dropbox as COO. This was not an easy decision to make, but I leave knowing that Motorola is in great hands - now and in the future.
In the last 18 months, Motorolans have built two of the company?s best loved phones ever, introduced customization to the industry, brought unprecedented quality and performance to a value-priced smartphone, and created experiences that changed how people use and interact with their smartphones.
It was a reinvention the likes of which many 85-year-old brands could not have achieved. And it was astonishing to be a part of.
I'm excited about what the next chapter in Motorola's storied history will bring under the new ownership of Lenovo. While Google imbued simplicity and software sensibility into the company, Lenovo will bring it the scale it deserves. I have no doubt the two companies together will be a force for good in the mobile industry
To ensure that Motorola maintains its current momentum and successfully transitions to Lenovo ownership, Jonathan Rosenberg, a longtime Googler and SVP of Products from 2002 to 2011, will step in as COO at Motorola Mobility as of April 1. Jonathan worked very closely with me to build the leadership team at Motorola and has been intimately involved in steering business and product decisions alongside with the current leadership team. Google Chief Business Officer Nikesh Arora will remain Executive Chairman of the Motorola Operating Board, and continue to oversee the strategy.
With their support, the entire Motorola management team remains focused on our current strategy and on creating great mobile devices that deliver the mobile Internet to millions more people around the world.
That's something we can all rally behind.
Sincerely,
Dennis Woodside
- Google Sells Motorola To Lenovo
Google officially announced the sell of Motorola to Lenovo Dear ladies and gentelmen, it's officiallay announced now. In a move that is about to sever one of the few remaining strong US ties to the smartphone world, Google has agreed to sell off...
- Motorola?s Next Chapter As A Brand
As we work closer together, Motorola and Lenovo are aiming to streamline our overall product portfolio and focus on two product sub-brands -- Moto and Vibe (known as Le Meng in China). In the last day or so, many articles and blog posts have focused...
- Hello, Lenovo!
Today, Motorola Mobility becomes part of the Lenovo family of companies, and we are thrilled. Over the past two years we have transformed Motorola by focusing on what matters most -- consumers. We?ve made huge strides in bringing the mobile Internet...
- Some Changes In Our Leadership
We?re in a very exciting time at Motorola Mobility. Our recent devices are delivering unprecedented value to consumers and have had a great reception in the market, with Moto G officially the best selling smartphone in our history. Moto E is meeting with...
- A Moto Insider To Lead Us Forward
We?re excited to announce that Rick Osterloh has been named as President and COO of Motorola Mobility. Rick will assume the role today, reporting to the Motorola Operating Board at Google until the Lenovo acquisition is complete. Rick is a Silicon Valley...