More AOL Changes: Three EVPs Leaving; Includes Mobile Head

More upheaval at AOL, as the company goes through a transition period under a new leadership: three of the top EVPs at the company are leaving, and that includes the top mobile person as well, we have learned. These are: Jim Bankoff, EVP, Consumer & Publisher Services; Joe Redling, President, AOL Mobile, Customer Management & Paid Services, and Chairman & CEO, AOL International; and John Buckley, EVP, Corporate Communications.
No, they were not fired, contrary to some earlier rumors, but had change-of-management exit clauses in their contracts (much like Jason Calacanis had; he left last month), and decided now was the best time to look at other options. This will certainly be a blow to AOL because each of these execs were deeply involved with the company’s move to open Web and new strategy, and the company would need to replenish ranks to fill their responsibilities.
There would be some transition period before they finish up. Also, expect some more changes in the next few weeks in the management ranks. We haven’t heard back from the official AOL PR machinery yet.

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