Microsoft Taps Yahoo Vet Qi Lu to Lead Online Unit
Microsoft has tapped Yahoo executive Qi Lu to run its online services division. Lu served as vp of engineering in Yahoo’s search and ad technology group.
Another top candidate for the job, former aQuantive CEO Brian McAndrews, is leaving the company.
The choice of Lu to replace to Kevin Johnson, who left in July, was much discussed in Silicon Valley and ad circles. Microsoft opted to go with Lu’s heavy tech expertise over alternate choices like McAndrews with more experience in the media and advertising worlds.
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