When Microsoft combined its global operations and information-technology efforts earlier this year, the company didn't have to look far to find someone to lead and understand the benefits of such a merger. During almost 15 years with Microsoft, Rick Devenuti has gained first-hand experience in both corporate operations and technology. Devenuti oversaw worldwide operations for Microsoft before he was appointed corporate vice president and chief information officer (CIO) in the late 1990s. In that position, he ran the company's Information Technology Group (ITG). Today, Devenuti is busy combining those responsibilities and his former operations responsibilities into a new role -- as corporate vice president and CIO of what is newly named the Global Operations & Technology group.
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