One of the more interesting candidates we’ve heard discussed as the possible next Microsoft CEO is Ford’s Alan Mulally, interesting in part because he is a pal of Steve Ballmer’s;… Read More
Steve Ballmer announcing his intent to leave Microsoft was unexpected and potentially a watershed moment for the company and also for the industry. The shift of a major tech company… Read More
To fully grasp the significance of Steve Ballmer’s retirement announcement, first go back to 2008, when the Microsoft CEO told an audience in Washington, D.C., that he planned to remain… Read More
We’ve got an epic GeekWire podcast for you this week, with an extended version of our weekly news segment, featuring our thoughts on Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer’s announcement that he’ll… Read More
Steve Ballmer’s retirement news today certainly grabbed the attention of the tech industry. (The top 13 stories on TechMeme are devoted to the announcement). I guess that’s what happens when… Read More
What’s behind Steve Ballmer’s exit as Microsoft CEO? Where does this leave the company? Is there more to the story than we’re hearing? What will Ballmer do next? And who… Read More
One of Steve Ballmer’s greatest attributes as Microsoft’s CEO has been his eternal optimism and enthusiasm — his ability to fire up the troops and make the case that the… Read More
We’ve loved watching Steve Ballmer over the years, talking about technology, and, yes, occasionally going nuts on stage. So, in light of today’s announcement that Ballmer plans to step down… Read More
The big news Friday morning hailed from Redmond with Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer’s decision to retire within the next year. So, what’s next for the 57-year-old? With a net worth… Read More
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer’s decision to step down, announced this morning, is remarkable in part because it confirms the company’s lack of succession planning — leaving a wide-open field as… Read More
We already know how Wall Street feels about Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer’s retirement plans. Shares of the company soared more than six percent on the news Friday morning. But what… Read More
Here’s the memo sent by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to employees this morning, announcing his plans to retire from the company within 12 months. I am writing to let you… Read More
In a massive and surprising shift for Microsoft and its longtime leader, the company announced this morning that embattled CEO Steve Ballmer has decided to retire within the next year, after… Read More