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We haven't heard much from [outspoken](http://www.engadget.com/tag/ceohno,gianfrancolanci) former Acer CEO [Gianfranco Lanci](http://www.engadget.com/tag/GianfrancoLanci) since he [left the company](http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/31/acer-ceo-and-president-gianfranco-lanci-resigns-amid-disagreemen/) back in March of this year, but it looks like he's now ready to get back into the PC business in a slightly different role. Lenovo confirmed today that Lanci is joining the company as a consultant to "help develop and accelerate Lenovo's worldwide consumer business." Initially, those efforts will be mostly focused on Lenovo's integration of German PC manufacturer Medion, which it [acquired](http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/lenovo-buying-medion-for-up-to-907-million-expects-to-double-i/) in June for $907 million, but it sounds like this is more than just a short-term gig -- he does get to stay in Italy, though. Head on past the break for Lenovo's complete statement.
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