Conspiracy theorists combine: Nokia’s transposed another distinguished senior manager with a former Microsoft worker. In this case, it’s a head of Nokia’s complete US multiplication that’s being oustered, as 15-year Microsoft sales and selling veteran Chris Weber replaces Nokia Inc. boss Mark Louison in effect right away. Mark will “pursue new career opportunities” whilst Weber takes a reins, as well as a rather unenviable role of rejuvenating Nokia’s smartphone brand in a United States. Still, we imagine he’ll have copiousness of help, as he’ll be working really, really closely with his alma female parent in the months to come — and a designs practically sell themselves. PR after a break.
Show full PR textNokia Appoints Chris Weber to President of Nokia Inc. (US) and Head of Markets, North America

ESPOO, Finland, Feb. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Nokia has currently voiced a appointment of Chris Weber as President of Nokia Inc. (US), and head of Markets, North America as of February 11, 2011. Chris Weber comes to Nokia from his own consulting commercial operation focused upon assisting companies rise universe category sales cultures. He is a Microsoft veteran, who during his 16 years with the association held several senior senior manager positions in sales, selling as well as professional services. Among his pass purposes were Corporate Vice President heading Microsoft’s US Enterprise as well as Partner Group as well as heading the US EPG National Sales Excellence and Industry Organization.

“Today Nokia CEO Stephen Elop summarized the new strategic citation for Nokia, including intentions for a extended vital partnership with Microsoft to setup the brand new global mobile ecosystem, and reiterated his joining to mending Nokia’s position in North America. “With the brand new plan in place, I believe Chris brings to the group a great multiple of well-developed leadership skill sets, broad sales as well as selling knowledge and solid consumer discernment. Chris’s knowledge will be useful in helping us to establish our brand new ecosystem strategy in a market,” said Colin Giles, Executive Vice President, Sales, Nokia.

Chris Weber commented on his brand new Nokia place: “I am really vehement to be partial of a Nokia team at this time of shift and incredible opportunity. Nokia’s brand new strategy will open up brand new possibilities, as well as we look brazen to meeting as well as exceeding the customers’ expectations in this marketplace. We will work in cold blood on winning a trust of the customers as well as the hearts of consumers.”

Mark Louison, the current President of Nokia Inc, has motionless to leave Nokia and aspire to brand new career opportunities. Colin Giles remarked on this shift progressing currently saying, “I thank Mark for his loyalty and passion via a years as well as instruct him every success in his future pursuits.”

This change is in effect currently, February 11, 2011.

Via Engadget