The Mac Observer reports about another executive shake-up at Apple, where Senior Vice President of Enterprise Sales, Al Shipp, is leaving the company, and apparently there is no replacement lined up.
Upon first read, it may seem like Apple is blatantly choosing to ignore enterprise sales, or put less emphasis on the market. However, back when word first broke about Apple hiring chip designer Mark Papermaster, initial speculation led many to believe that his position with Apple (in some way) could allow the company to “heavily focus on a beefed up Xserve.”
The Mac Observer has confirmed that the changeup includes having everyone that formerly reported to Mr. Shipp now reporting directly to John Brandon, the Senior Vice President of Sales, Americas, and Asia Pacific, in addition to his existing reports.
The additional executives now reporting to Mr. Brandon stands as follows: Stuart Maclennan, a Director responsible for non-governmental territory sales; David Puklin, a Director responsible for named accounts; and Ron Police, the Vice President of Federal and Government Sales.
Interestingly, Cnet contributor Gordon Gaff explained that Apple wouldn’t be focusing too much energy on the enterprise market. “Apple appeared to be serious about the server market when it launched the Xserve earlier this decade, but has spent less and less time extolling the product over the last two or three years,” he said.
Updates: No official press release from Apple at this time.
