Chen to leave BlackBerry at the end of the week

After a decade of trying to resuscitate BlackBerry Ltd., John Chen is leaving the company. In a statement issued this afternoon, the company announced the executive chair and CEO will retire effective Nov. 4. Richard (Dick) Lynch will succeed Chen as board chair and will also serve as interim chief executive while BlackBerry completes its

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