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Microsoft lost two key employees in recent days, one who has led several MSN efforts and another who was a top developer for the Office unit.
Don Gagne, director of development for Microsoft Office, plans to leave the company in December to pursue a car racing hobby. The 11-year Microsoft veteran gave his notice last week, company spokesman Lou Gellos said Tuesday, confirming a report about Gagne's resignation in a blog.
Gellos said Gagne's departure, which comes a month after Microsoft announced a major reorganization, is amicable. The company has yet to find a replacement for him but expects a smooth leadership transition, Gellos added.
Gagne is highly respected at Microsoft with a reputation for no-nonsense leadership, according to the Mini-Microsoft blog.
"This is a super huge loss for Microsoft and a colossal loss for Office (DonGa is in charge of development for all of Office)," an anonymous writer said in an email posted on Mini-Microsoft, a blog about Microsoft's restructuring efforts. "It's been a while since I've been on a team with Don, but he is an engineer's engineer, a voice for reason, and a champion of what is best for Microsoft's customers. While some Microsofties scream and preen and use politics to advance their little agenda, Don has always used quiet reason, common sense, and intellect to make the best possible decisions."
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Don Gagne, director of development for Microsoft Office, plans to leave the company in December to pursue a car racing hobby. The 11-year Microsoft veteran gave his notice last week, company spokesman Lou Gellos said Tuesday, confirming a report about Gagne's resignation in a blog.
Gellos said Gagne's departure, which comes a month after Microsoft announced a major reorganization, is amicable. The company has yet to find a replacement for him but expects a smooth leadership transition, Gellos added.
Gagne is highly respected at Microsoft with a reputation for no-nonsense leadership, according to the Mini-Microsoft blog.
"This is a super huge loss for Microsoft and a colossal loss for Office (DonGa is in charge of development for all of Office)," an anonymous writer said in an email posted on Mini-Microsoft, a blog about Microsoft's restructuring efforts. "It's been a while since I've been on a team with Don, but he is an engineer's engineer, a voice for reason, and a champion of what is best for Microsoft's customers. While some Microsofties scream and preen and use politics to advance their little agenda, Don has always used quiet reason, common sense, and intellect to make the best possible decisions."
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