<p>Capossela will replace Mich Mathews, Microsoft's long-time head of global marketing who announced in March that she will retire this summer, Xinhua reported.<br /><br />The new chief marketing officer will also take the role of senior vice president of the company's Consumer Channels and Central Marketing Group.<br /><br />The Consumer Channels is a newly-formed group aimed at bringing together Microsoft's retail, mobile operator and distribution teams into one organisation. Capossela, a 20-year veteran of Microsoft, once worked as Bill Gates' speech assistant.</p>
<p>Capossela will replace Mich Mathews, Microsoft's long-time head of global marketing who announced in March that she will retire this summer, Xinhua reported.<br /><br />The new chief marketing officer will also take the role of senior vice president of the company's Consumer Channels and Central Marketing Group.<br /><br />The Consumer Channels is a newly-formed group aimed at bringing together Microsoft's retail, mobile operator and distribution teams into one organisation. Capossela, a 20-year veteran of Microsoft, once worked as Bill Gates' speech assistant.</p>