Microsoft executives Tony Bates and Tami Reller to depart, let the re-organization begin

New Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is losing two direct reports according to several sources near the top of the organization. Executive Vice President of Business Development and Evangelism, Tony Bates and Executive Vice President of Marketing, Tami Reller are leaving the company.



What is not known is where either executive will land. Tony Bates was former CEO at Skype, and was apparently on the short list to take the reigns at Microsoft after Steve Ballmer’s retirement. His departure is apparently not a surprise to those inside the circle at Microsoft.



Tami Reller’s departure is ...