ESPOO, Finland, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- Finish electronics giant Nokia said Friday it had chosen Microsoft executive Stephen Elop as its next president and chief executive officer.
The appointment begins Sept. 21, Nokia said in a statement.
Elop, currently the head of Microsoft's Business Division, has also held senior executive posts at Juniper Networks, Adobe Systems Inc. and Macromedia Inc.
"The time is right to accelerate the company's renewal," said Nokia Chairman Jorma Ollila.
Elop, in a statement, called Nokia the "undisputed leader of the mobile communications industry".
"I am confident that together we can continue to deliver innovative products that meet the needs of our consumers," he said.
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