Google Completes Acquisition Of Motorola, New CEO Takes The Top Seat

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Dave Forde
May 22, 2012

The mobile game is about to change yet again, after 10 months Google’s $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola has been completed.  Google’s Larry Page added, “I’m happy to announce the deal has closed. Motorola is a great American tech company, with a track record of over 80 years of innovation. It’s a great time to be in the mobile business, and I’m confident that the team at Motorola will be creating the next generation of mobile devices that will improve lives for years to come.”

As part of the news, Google’s Dennis Woodside will be replacing Sanjay Jha as CEO of Motorola Mobility.  No word yet on if there will be any other layoffs.

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Dave “The Connector” Forde has been involved in the marketing, public relations and technology industry across Canada for over 20 years in various sales and marketing roles, he launched The Connected One network of business sites which connects buyers to the right sellers. Profectio and PR In Canada covers news about the marketing and public relations industry each day helping professionals advance their career and businesses. He also serves as an advisor to a number of businesses across the country. Find Dave on LinkedIn and Twitter.


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