Microsoft gets new Americas sales chief

Microsoft’s filled a key sales post according to this IT World  story.The company tapped  Robert YoungJohns, formerly a Sun Microssytems exec and Callidus CEO, to lead North American Sales. 

 Two execs, Michael Park and Jens Winther Moberg had shared responsibilities for the nearly-9,000-person sales army since Bill Veghte took on business management and strategy form in February of this year.

YoungJohns officially reported for duty on Monday.

Barbara Darrow, a Boston-area reporter, can be reached at badarrow@comcast.net.