11/20: Microsoft Puts Robert Youngjohns in Charge of North American Sales
Posted by Patrick
From the press release:
Microsoft Corp. today announced the appointment of Robert Youngjohns to the role of president, North America Sales & Marketing, and corporate vice president of Microsoft. Youngjohns, 56, will manage an 8,500-person sales force, a major contributor to Microsoft’s revenue, which totaled more than $51 billion in fiscal year 2007. Youngjohns will officially assume his new role at Microsoft on Dec. 3.
A respected business technology leader, Youngjohns brings more than 30 years of experience in sales, marketing and strategic business development. Most recently, Youngjohns served as president and chief executive officer of Callidus Software Inc., a publicly traded company and a leading provider of sales performance management software based in San Jose, Calif. Before joining Callidus, Youngjohns spent 10 years at Sun Microsystems Inc. in a series of leadership positions, including executive vice president of Global Sales. Youngjohns also spent 18 years in various roles at IBM Corp.
A respected business technology leader, Youngjohns brings more than 30 years of experience in sales, marketing and strategic business development. Most recently, Youngjohns served as president and chief executive officer of Callidus Software Inc., a publicly traded company and a leading provider of sales performance management software based in San Jose, Calif. Before joining Callidus, Youngjohns spent 10 years at Sun Microsystems Inc. in a series of leadership positions, including executive vice president of Global Sales. Youngjohns also spent 18 years in various roles at IBM Corp.
