This is the right time for me to start considering other opportunities, said 51 year-old Zafirovski. He leaves the company after an extensive reorganization that sees it based on four business groups covering mobile devices, networks, government, and enterprise mobility.

When former Sun Microsystems COO Zander was appointed Motorola’s chairman and CEO, Zafirovski said he was disappointed not to get the job but said it’s not about one person, but the company as a whole.