Его уход был предсказуем:
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May 21, 2012

"Sybase is being integrated into its corporate parent to bring the company's database and mobile assets and its expertise into the SAP fold. It's also a move that, for now, leaves longtime Sybase CEO John Chen in limbo .

Chen's current position will be eliminated through the integration project , which Chen is leading. SAP Co-CEO Jim Hagemann Snabe said Chen is being "extremely professional" about the change. "We're, of course, looking for other opportunities to leverage [John Chen's] leadership and skills," Snabe said.

SAP's most recent acquisition, SuccessFactors, has been retained as an independent subsidiary in much the same way that Sybase was held. But SuccessFactors CEO Lars Dalgaard, 44, was immediately invited to join the SAP executive board and charged with running the company's cloud computing business. A native of Denmark, Dalgaard speaks several European languages including German.

"If you look at the bigger-picture benefits of integrating the sales force, engineering, and the back office, I felt it was the right thing to do even if it was difficult for me on an emotional level, given that I had built up the company over the last 14 years," Chen said.

"I'll keep a very open mind because I like the company and I'd like to be involved if it's the right thing for me to do," he said. Snabe and Chen did not discuss possible new roles , but Chen, a native of Hong Kong, is credited with leading Sybase's successful push into the Chinese market, which is also an important long-term strategic bet for SAP"
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