Apologies for not going through the entire thread but just wanted to put my few paisas.

On a new North American CEO, I was expecting this thing to happen. Even I had commented the same on one of Texrat's famous blog article (about OPK). Nokia needed a showman to change the mindset of these american people and Stephen seems to fit this role.

If you have seen the interview and introduction of Stephen Elop, it shows clearly that he is talkative kind but with credible successes too in his career. He can be that showman which Nokia needs.

Also, not to forget the contacts he brings in the North American region.

The decisions will still be taken by the Board (mostly Finnish - and this is what we want too, right) and they ask Stephen to promote their products. I am very sure Stephen gets this and he will get his job done well too.

Btw, on a side-note, Nokia had recently (I think just last week) won as the "Most Trusted Brand" in India consecutively for a 3rd year in a row. One more year and it breaks the record in this country ("Colgate" has won 3 years in a row too). So, we did't need a new CEO. Finnish are known to be honest and straight-forward and it seems that we liked them.

Now back to the main point. Board will probably not like Stephen to touch too much into these markets (Asia/Europe). His job is very clear. Get the mind share in North America.

Wait to see this happen!