<P> Robert California , also known as Bob Kazamakis , is a fictional character on the U.S. comedy television series , The Office . In the eighth season , he was hired as Regional Manager of the Dunder Mifflin Scranton branch , a position which was formerly held by Michael Scott for the majority of the series , but Robert managed to convince Jo Bennett to appoint him CEO in her place . In the eighth - season finale , Robert departs from the company after David Wallace purchases Dunder Mifflin . </P>
what happened to robert california on the office
departs from the company after David Wallace purchases Dunder Mifflin