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Conference 7.286::digital

Title:	The Digital way of working

Moderator:	QUARK::LIONELON

Created:	Fri Feb 14 1986
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	5321
Total number of notes:	139771

4727.0. "Larry Walker resigns" by netrix.lkg.dec.com::thomas (The Code Warrior) Tue Jul 16 1996 12:24

[I didn't see a note/topic on this.  If there is, please move this note]

It seems the tide of resignations is rising.  I've heard (and had it confirmed
from "reliable" sources) that Larry Walker has resigned.  Larry Walker is/was
the manager of the Network Products Business.

NPB is one of the bright spots in Digital and it's sad/frightening to see 
Larry Walker leaving...

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
4727.1		CSC32::B_GOODWIN	MCI Mission Critical Support Team	`Tue Jul 16 1996 12:31`	7
	>NPB is one of the bright spots in Digital and it's sad/frightening to see >Larry Walker leaving... This is a shock, of all the VP's I've meet. He was, IMHO, one of the best we had. He did great things with NPB and will be missed. I'm sure he could have done a lot more if it wasn't for all the cuts and TFSO's.
4727.2	"resigned" ?	COPS01::JNOSTIN		`Tue Jul 16 1996 14:04`	3
	Question: Did Larry Walker really resign on his own or was he fired? Remember Enrico Pesatori "resigned" too.
4727.3		netrix.lkg.dec.com::thomas	The Code Warrior	`Tue Jul 16 1996 14:22`	1
	Larry Walker really resigned. NPB is doing really well.
4727.4	There is a difference	NETCAD::PERARO		`Tue Jul 16 1996 15:07`	11
	RE: 2 Yes, but Enrico was heading up a division that was troubled, and not making any money. Big difference between profitable and unprofitable, and the NPB is very profitable. MEP
4727.5		CSC32::B_GOODWIN	MCI Mission Critical Support Team	`Tue Jul 16 1996 18:59`	3
	I heard through the rumor mill, that Larry is going to a new startup company, no names were mentioned. Probably for some BIG bucks.
4727.6	Sorry to see him go	IROCZ::MORRISON	Bob M. LKG1-3/A11 226-7570	`Tue Jul 16 1996 19:41`	5
	I too heard that Larry is going to a new startup company. I don't know which one, but it's in New York. This news hasn't appeared on Livewire yet. I expect it to appear soon. He is leaving this Friday. I will second the comments about Larry. I'm very sorry to see him go.
4727.7		LESREG::CAHILL		`Thu Jul 18 1996 08:02`	36
	Worldwide News LIVE WIRE Larry Walker resigns from Digital (17-Jul) (The following memo is from Charlie Christ, vice president and general manager, Components Division.) It is with great reluctance that I have accepted the resignation of Larry Walker, vice president and general manager of Digital's Network Product Business Unit, effective Friday, July 19, 1996. During the last two years, Larry has led an organization that has been highly successful in establishing Digital as a thriving vendor in today's very competitive networking market. He is a manager who has exemplified Digital's values, ethics, and leadership style. Larry has accepted a position as CEO of a startup company in the emerging Internet commerce market. Details will be announced at a later date. While we regret Larry's departure, we wish him success in his future endeavors. I have asked Bob Rennick to serve as acting vice president and general manager of the Network Product Business Unit, effective immediately. Until recently, Bob was vice president and general manager of Digital's Storage Business Unit, leading that organization to significant growth and contribution to the company since 1994. Bob Rennick joined Digital from Rockwell International in 1981, as engineering manager of the Government Networks Group of Digital's Computer Special Systems business. In 1984, he became the senior engineering manager of the Storage Subsystems Group, and in 1991, was made general manager of the Storage Subsystems business worldwide. He holds BA, BSEE, and MSEE degrees from Columbia University. The future success and growth of the Network Product Business is vitally important to Digital as a corporation. I am confident that Bob's leadership, the strength of the management team, and the commitment of NPB employees will guarantee continued success and growth.