Cisco's top manager to become Skype CEO

October 05, 2010 | Author: Adam Levine
Tony Bates (Tony Bates, the new Skype CEO)

Recently, we wrote that Cisco could buy Skype. These rumors appeared since it was found out that Skype and Cisco are conducting negotiations. But probably, it was not Cisco trying to buy Skype, but Skype owners trying to get Cisco's top manager Tony Bates to become Skype's exec. Today, Tony Bates, who was a senior Enterprise VP at Cisco, replaced Josh Silverman as Skype CEO. Most likely, this means that Skype will not be sold to Cisco or any other company and go to IPO to become a public company. (If Cisco was going to buy Skype, it would be logical to appoint CEO after the acquisition). Additionally, this means that Skype's new priority will be the enterprise market, that Bates perfectly knows. That is where the Skype owners are going to make money.

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Author: Adam Levine
Adam is an expert in project management, collaboration and productivity technologies, team management, and motivation. With an extensive background working at prestigious companies such as Microsoft and Accenture, Adam's in-depth knowledge and experience in the field make him a sought-after professional. Currently, he has ventured into entrepreneurship, owning a thriving consulting and training agency where he imparts invaluable insights and practical strategies to individuals and organizations, empowering them to achieve their goals and maximize their potential. You can contact Adam via email adam@liventerprise.com