Christopher LiddellSenior Vice President
Updated: Nov. 24, 2009 Editor's Note, Nov. 24, 2009 - Microsoft has announced that Christopher Liddell will be leaving Microsoft effective Dec. 31, 2009. As Chief Financial Officer since May 2005, Christopher Liddell has been responsible for leading Microsoft Corp.'s worldwide finance organization which includes overseeing acquisitions, corporate strategy, treasury activities, tax planning, accounting and reporting, internal audit and investor relations. On November 24, the company announced that Liddell would be leaving Microsoft effective December 31, 2009, after working with incoming CFO Peter Klein to ensure a smooth transition. Before joining Microsoft, Liddell was CFO at International Paper Co., the world's largest forest products company, with similar responsibilities. Prior to that, he was Chief Executive Officer of Carter Holt Harvey Ltd., then New Zealand's second-largest listed company. He also has worked as an investment banker as Managing Director and joint CEO for CS First Boston NZ Ltd. Liddell holds an Engineering Degree with honors from the University of Auckland, New Zealand and a Master of Philosophy degree from Oxford University in England. He has served as director of the New Zealand Rugby Union, governor of the New Zealand Sports Foundation and chairman of Project Crimson, one of New Zealand's leading environmental protection groups. He is a distinguished alumnus of the University of Auckland. Liddell was a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Advisory Committee on Improvements to Financial Reporting. Liddell has two sons and is an avid sportsman who has completed a number of triathlons, including an Ironman and also enjoys rugby, yoga, golf and tennis. 
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