There’s a name at Microsoft that you’ve likely never heard of. His name is Bryan Lee, a corporate vice president in Microsoft’s Entertainment and Devices division. He came on board in 2000 to help create the Xbox. His latest project? The Zune. Therefore, it is with little surprise that we hear he’s stepping down from his post.

According to the Associated Press, the move is strictly for personal reasons, and “absolutely not” related to the fact that the Zune was as warmly-received as a sack of moldy oranges wrapped in barbed wire. I don’t know, call me pessimistic, but I think I hear Gunpei Yokoi turning in his grave. (too soon?)

[via Globe & Mail Technology]