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Microsoft hires Yahoo vet

Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer

Washington : DC : USA | 11 months ago

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Microsoft Corp. filled a void in its executive ranks Thursday, appointing Yahoo veteran Qi Lu to lead the company's online efforts. Lu, 47, who most recently was executive vice president of engineering for the search and advertising technology group at Yahoo, will oversee Microsoft's online services...

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News Source: Miami Herald | 11 months ago

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News Source: Miami Herald | 11 months ago

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Vice president of news retiring from McClatchy Co.

News Source: Miami Herald | 11 months ago

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Microsoft snags former Yahoo search-technology whiz to lead online division

News Source: Seattle Times | 11 months ago

Qi Lu President of Microsoft's Online Services Group Age: 47. Background: Well-known technologist who left Yahoo in August after 10 years. Rose to executive vice president of engineering for the Search and Advertising Technology Group.