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.