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apple20.blogs.fortune.cnn.com - 11/10/2008

The Papermaster chronicles: An Apple vs. IBM timeline

— apple20.blogs.fortune.cnn.com — January 2008: Robert Mansfield, Apple’s VP for computer hardware development, includes Papermaster’s name in a short list of possible hires. The two were classmates at the University of Texas at Ausin and both worked at IBM. February 2008: Papermaster ... (more) The Papermaster chronicles: An Apple vs. IBM timeline

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The Papermaster joins Apple as Senior Vice President of Devices Hardware Engineering
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence — ... He's going to be in charge of Apple’s iPod® and iPhone™ hardware.  I guess that is more fun than blade servers.  From Apple: ...

iPod VP Tony Fadell is out, and the Papermaster is in
MacUser — In a sudden, surprising move, the Wall Street Journal and Reuters are both reporting that Tony Fadell (yes, that Tony Fadell), the now former senior VP of the iPod Division, is leaving the company. Apple has now confirmed the move, and the fact that Fadell will be replaced by Mark Papermaster who recently left IBM, triggering a lawsuit from Big Blue. Papermaster’s title is senior vice president of Devices Engineering, which is in charge of the hardware for both the iPod and iPhone. Reports the WSJ: ...

Two Apple VPs exit to -- you guessed it -- spend more time with family
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... According to a press release issued by Apple this morning, two Apple vice presidents are leaving the company for personal reasons, "as they devote more time to their young family." ...

Two Apple VPs exit to -- you guessed it -- spend more time with family
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... According to a press release issued by Apple this morning, two Apple vice presidents are leaving the company for personal reasons, "as they devote more time to their young family." ...

“Father of the iPod” Departs Apple
Technologizer — We usually don’t cover executive comings and goings here at Technologizer, but this onee merits a mention: Apple Senior Vice President Tony Fadell has left full-time work at Apple and will be an advisor to the company . Fadell was not only the head of the company’s iPod division, but the guy who came up with the idea of the iPod in the first place. In fact, the former Philips employee–anyone remember Philips PDAs such as the ...

Briefly: Apple Issues Press Release Announcing Papermaster’s Arrival
MacBlogz - One Stop Apple News — ... contributions to Apple over the past eight years. We’re sorry to see Dani go, and are looking forward to working with Tony in his new capacity.” Papermaster has a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Texas, and Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Vermont in 1988. He is active with the University of Texas where he is a member of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Advisory Council. Read - Apple Press Release

iPod Creator Tony Fadell Abandons His Children [IPod]
Gizmodo — ... (along with former Apple hardware chief of engineering Jon Rubinstein). Fadell, who took over the iPod division from Rubinstein in 2006, is leaving his position to take a "reduced role" as an advisor to Steve Jobs. ...

iPod Creator Tony Fadell Abandons His Children, IBM Chip Guy New Head of Devices [IPod]
Gizmodo — ... (along with former Apple hardware chief of engineering Jon Rubinstein). Fadell, who took over the iPod division from Rubinstein in 2006, is leaving his position to take a "reduced role" as an advisor to Steve Jobs. ...

Apple's Core Could Soon Include In-House Chips
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... Recruited by Apple on Tuesday, Papermaster will be serving as senior vice president of Devices Hardware Engineering, reporting directly to Steve Jobs. ...

Judge tells Apple exec to stop work
The Apple Core — ... The court of public opinion is now in session. On 4 November 2008 Apple hired IBM PowerPC expert Mark Papermaster to replace Tony Fadell, its outgoing SVP of the iPod division. Papermaster accepted the position as Apple’s senior vice president of Devices Hardware Engineering after a 25 year stint at IBM. Reuters ...

Mark Papermaster’s Bio Removed From Apple’s Website
MacBlogz - One Stop Apple News — ... personal biography from their website, primarily in part to comply with a recent ruling in which Papermaster’s new position at Apple, has been put on hold. Cnet continues to explain that this is likely due to a recent injunction delaying Papermaster from officially taking his new position with Apple. The press release Apple issued announcing Tony Fadell’s departure, and Mark Papermaster’s arrival can still be found here. Google cache currently has a version of the biography from Apple’s ...

Steve Jobs Sums Up IBM Battle With One Finger
iPhone Savior — ... IBM and Apple are currently locked in a heated battle over the hiring of IBM's Mark Papermaster yanked from IBM to replace longtime iPod Chief Tony Fadell as senior vice president of Devices Hardware Engineering at Apple. A District Court judge in White Plains, N.Y., has ordered former IBM executive Mark Papermaster to immediately cease working for Apple, Inc. All of this drama because of the possible violation of a non-compete agreement Papermaster has with IBM, preventing him from working for a competitor for the period of one year. Papermaster ...

Mark Papermaster erased from existance on Apple web page
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence — ... has been removed from the executive bios on Apple's webpage.  Fear not, the Papermaster lives on in Apple's PR section.  Screenshot of the removed bio is below to live on in perpetuity: ...

IBM Posts $3M Bond To Put Papermaster On Hold
Cult of Mac — ... Along with granting the preliminary injunction, the New York judge required IBM to post a $3 million security bond to ensure any losses by Papermaster while the court challenge is underway. Before the injunction, Apple had announced Papermaster’s hiring and set a salary. ...