Microsoft CEO job tough says Gates

Stefan Mileschin · 21st November 2013, 07:04

Volish chairman Sir William Gates III has said that there were difficulties in finding a CEO who can replace Steve "sounds of silence" Ballmer.

Gates, who is Microsoft chairman and sworn enemy of the mosquito, is on a four person team to find a new "Steve" and was chatting to shareholders about the difficulties in picking the next leader of the world's largest software company.

He said that he had been doing many meetings with both internal and external candidates and was pleased with the progress.

Ballmer said in August he planned to retire within 12 months, and the CEO search committee - headed by lead independent director and former IBM executive John Thompson gave itself a year. It is expected that there will be an announcement in January.

Gates said that being a CEO was a complex role to fill. Ballmer had very big shoes apparently. Gates paused briefly and choked up with emotion after he thanked Ballmer for his work at the company, which was nice that he noticed.

http://news.techeye.net/software/mic...ugh-says-gates

21st November 2013, 07:04	#1
Stefan Mileschin [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Romania Posts: 148,618	Microsoft CEO job tough says Gates Volish chairman Sir William Gates III has said that there were difficulties in finding a CEO who can replace Steve "sounds of silence" Ballmer. Gates, who is Microsoft chairman and sworn enemy of the mosquito, is on a four person team to find a new "Steve" and was chatting to shareholders about the difficulties in picking the next leader of the world's largest software company. He said that he had been doing many meetings with both internal and external candidates and was pleased with the progress. Ballmer said in August he planned to retire within 12 months, and the CEO search committee - headed by lead independent director and former IBM executive John Thompson gave itself a year. It is expected that there will be an announcement in January. Gates said that being a CEO was a complex role to fill. Ballmer had very big shoes apparently. Gates paused briefly and choked up with emotion after he thanked Ballmer for his work at the company, which was nice that he noticed. http://news.techeye.net/software/mic...ugh-says-gates

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