News Steve Ballmer To Retire As Microsoft CEO Within 12 Months

In a surprising move today, Microsoft just announced that long-time CEO Steve Ballmer will retire in the coming 12 months. He will stay at the helm of the company until a special committee appoints a new CEO.

Steve Ballmer To Retire As Microsoft CEO Within 12 Months | TechCrunch

 

This is a long time coming and long overdue. Ballmer really jumped the shark way back when he had his whole "Developers! Developers! Developers!" tantrum..I mean.. speech.

 

The plot thickens as it were.

Ballmer forced out after $900M Surface RT debacle - Computerworld

 

now he has been replaced with Satya Nadela and soon Mr. Bill gates is to set to be replaced .. the news may come any time sooner or a bit later