Sun President, Zander, Stepping Down

Sun Microsystems Inc.

Zander, 55, will be replaced by the company's co-founder and chief executive, Scott McNealy. The move will take place July 1, the start of Sun's fiscal year.

He is the latest Sun executive to step down. Last week, Chief Financial Officer Michael Lehman said he was stepping down. On April 16, John Shoemaker, head of computer services, said he was retiring.

In his current position, Zander ran the company's day-to-day business operations.

"Ed, as a contributor and cultural icon at Sun, is clearly irreplaceable," said McNealy.

Prior to being named chief operating officer, Zander was the president of Sun's computer systems business. He also held other management positions, including president of Sun's software division and vice president of corporate marketing.

Before arriving at Sun, he held management positions at Apollo, Data General and Raytheon.

"I am proud of all that we have achieved at Sun," Zander said. "This is a decision I have considered carefully over the past year. ... I believe I have accomplished what I set out to do."

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