Shake-up at Microsoft: Bach, Allard Depart

Microsoft’s Entertainment and Devices (E&D) Division, responsible for consumer products such as the Xbox and Zune media player, underwent a massive shake-up, with Robbie Bach, the unit’s president, and J Allard, its senior vice president of Design and Development, both stepping down from their current positions. Although rumors of Allard’s leaving preceded the official announcement, the Bach departure – characterized by Microsoft as a retirement due to start this fall – came as a surprise to many.

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