Sony Ericsson President checks out at key juncture

Sony Ericsson President Miles Flint unexpectedly resigned from his position on Tuesday, 4 September, reports Keith Regan of E-Commerce Times. Flint will be replaced by Hideki Komiyama, who is the current chairman of Sony Electronics USA and executive vice president of electronics marketing and sales for Sony.

5 Sep 2007

The resignation comes just as the Sony Ericsson joint venture solidified its role as the world's fourth-largest maker of mobile phones and as it embarks on a strategy to grab more high-end market share.

Flint plans to take a "short career break" before exploring other employment; however he will stay on until the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition, the company said.

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