Microsoft names heads of divisions

Microsoft Corp. said on Friday it named Jim Allchin to head the company_s Windows operating systems division and Bob Muglia to manage development of the software leader_s office products. Allchin, who will have the title of vice president for the Platforms Group, has been with the company since 1990. He has worked on development and marketing for Microsoft_s high-end systems software, the company said in a statement. Muglia, vice president for the Business Productivity Group, has been with the company since 1988. Microsoft said Muglia has served in a variety of positions in the company, including senior vice president for its former Applications and Tools Group. “Today_s moves build upon and accelerate the reinvention of Microsoft announced earlier this year by deepening our bench of management talent with strong leadership teams focused on creating the very best products and services — accessible any time and from any device — for our customers,” Microsoft President Steve Ballmer said.