Head of Windows Steven Sinofsky leaves Microsoft

Steven Sinofsky, the leader of one of Microsoft's most lucrative businesses, has unexpectedly left the company. The announcement came barely two weeks after Microsoft unveiled Windows 8 with launch events in New York City in which Sinofsky figured prominently.

"It is impossible to count the blessings I have received over my years at Microsoft. I am humbled by the professionalism and generosity of everyone I have had the good fortune to work with at this awesome company," Sinofsky said.

"I am grateful for the many years of work that Steven has contributed to the company," Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer said in a company release. "The products and services we have delivered to the market in the past few months mark the launch of a new era at Microsoft."

Mr. Sinofsky was viewed as one of the most competent managers within Microsoft, and he earned high marks for helping to improve the quality of its software after the company released Windows Vista, a widely criticized version of the operating system.

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