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Sony Ericsson announces management change in North America
23 March 2009 London, UK - Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications ( Sony Ericsson ) today announced that Najmi Jarwala, President of Sony Ericsson USA and Head of Region North America (comprising the US and Canada markets), has chosen to leave the company at the end of March to pursue other career ...
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Sony Ericsson's US president steps down
Engadget — Quite honestly, we can't imagine now as being an awesome, jovial time to be heading up any division of Sony Ericsson. Thus, we're not too awfully shocked to hear that Najmi Jarwala, President of Sony Ericsson USA and Head of Region North America (comprising the US and Canada markets), has decided to leave his corner office at the end of March in order to "pursue other career opportunities." The announcement comes just a weekend after SE proclaimed that its Q1 sales were down some 50 percent, and with the outfit's somewhat lackluster showing at MWC (Idou ...

Sony Ericsson's US president steps down
Engadget Mobile — Filed under: Sony Ericsson, MiscQuite honestly, we can't imagine now as being an awesome, jovial time to be heading up any division of Sony Ericsson. Thus, we're not too awfully shocked to hear that Najmi Jarwala, President of Sony Ericsson USA and Head of Region North America (comprising the US and Canada markets), has decided to leave his corner office at the end of March in order to "pursue other career opportunities." The announcement comes just a weekend after SE proclaimed that its Q1 sales were down some 50 percent, and with the ...

Industry Moves: Sony Ericsson North American Head Leaves; Thumbplay Hires New VP Of Product
mocoNews — ... the U.S. and Canada, is leaving the company at the end of the month to pursue other career opportunities, the company said today. No successor has been named yet, however, Anders Runevad, EVP of Sony Ericsson and Head of Global Sales and Marketing, will take on the added responsibilities of President of Sony Ericsson USA and Head of Region North America in the interim. Jarwala's departure comes at a time when the company is struggling to maintain its market share and record a profit. Release. ...

Sony Ericsson U.S. President out
Boing Boing Gadgets — The latest gnomic press release from Sony-Ericsson is titled "Sony Ericsson announces management change in North America." Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications (“Sony Ericsson”) today announced that Najmi Jarwala, President of Sony Ericsson USA and Head of Region North America (comprising the US and Canada markets), has chosen to leave the company at the end of March to pursue other career opportunities. Press Release [Sony Ericsson]

Najmi Jarwala steps down from his position as President of Sony Ericsson USA
Boy Genius Report — Sony Ericsson announced today that Najmi Jarwala has resigned from his position as President of Sony Ericsson USA and Head of Region North America (US and Canada). Mr. Jarwala will be leaving his position at the end of March in order to “pursue other career opportunities”. While SE seeks out a replacement, the dual role will be filled by Anders Runevad, currently the Executive Vice President of Sony Ericsson and Head of Global Sales & Marketing. With Sony Ericsson seemingly sinking faster than a lead weight, we can’t blame Mr. Jarwala ...

Sony Ericsson's US President Resigns [Recessionomics]
Gizmodo — Najmi Jarwala, the president of Sony Ericsson U.S.' division, announced today that he will be leaving the company. Likely in response to those terrible Sony Ericsson sales. [Sony Ericsson via Boing Boing] ...

Sony Ericsson U.S. Head Najmi Jarwala Steps Down Amid Heavy Losses
Pulse2 - Technology News And Reviews — ... “It has been an incredibly rewarding time for me and we have achieved a lot together in North America,” stated Jarwala. “We have introduced an increasing number of new products, grown market share, built operator relationships and, perhaps most importantly, have laid the foundation for North America to play a key role in the long term growth and success of Sony Ericsson. I have been privileged to have led a team of passionate, creative and innovative people at Sony Ericsson and I wish them every success.” ...

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