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Key merger leaders rumored to leave Microsoft

TechCrunch reported this week that Fritz Lanman, the Senior Director of Corporate Strategy and Acquisitions was leaving Microsoft. And later in the week, AllThingsD reported that Charles Songhurst, General Manager of Corporate Strategy would also be abandoning his position with the software giant. Both reportedly had direct contact with Steve Ballmer, CEO Microsoft.

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Jan 5, 2011
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TechCrunch reported this week that Fritz Lanman, the Senior Director of Corporate Strategy and Acquisitions was leaving Microsoft. And later in the week, AllThingsD reported that Charles Songhurst, General Manager of Corporate Strategy would also be abandoning his position with the software giant. Both reportedly had direct contact with Steve Ballmer, CEO Microsoft.

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