Google Officially Acquires Motorola (Closes the Deal)

CEO of Google, Larry Page, today (May 22, 2012): >Sanjay Jha, who was responsible for building the company and placing that big bet on Android, has stepped down as CEO. I would like to thank him for his efforts and am tremendously pleased that he will be working to ensure a smooth transition as long-time…

CEO of Google, Larry Page, today (May 22, 2012):
>Sanjay Jha, who was responsible for building the company and placing that big bet on Android, has stepped down as CEO. I would like to thank him for his efforts and am tremendously pleased that he will be working to ensure a smooth transition as long-time Googler Dennis Woodside takes over as CEO of Motorola Mobility.

[Phil Goldstein](http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/motorola-exec-product-strategy-wont-change-after-google-acquistion/2012-03-01) on March 1, 2012:
>Andy Rubin, Google’s senior vice president in charge of mobile, said he is aware of the concerns that Google will favor Motorola, but stressed that Google has “literally built a firewall” between the Android team and Motorola.

I guess “literally” doesn’t include putting a loyal Googler in charge.

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