Apple Couldn't Resist Poaching These 8 Tech Stars


Robin Burrowes

At Microsoft: Marketing Head

At Apple: Head of Apple App Store

Robin Burrowes was the marketing head for XBOX LIVE. Immediately after poaching John Browett, Apple grabbed Robin Burrowes away from Microsoft. He was efficiently performing with Microsoft managing XBOX LIVE for Europe, Asia and also the Middle East. At Microsoft he also introduced new features for the console. Today, Robin runs the Apple’s App store and he is completely dedicated to market iTunes efficiently in Europe.

Todd Teresi

At Adobe: Vice President

At Apple: Head of iAd

Apple has an interesting department called ‘iAd.’ It is an advertising department which was formerly head by Andy Miller. Todd was working with Adobe as a vice president and his services were much appreciated when the company partnered with Woodwing software and during the company’s acquisition of Auditude. Apple picked up Todd to its iAd section and made him to head this stupendous section.