Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to retire 'within 12 months'
Microsoft's board of directors has appointed a special committee, including chairman of the board Bill Gates, to direct the succession process.
"There is never a perfect time for this type of transition, but now is the right time," Ballmer said in a statement.
"We have embarked on a new strategy with a new organization and we have an amazing Senior Leadership Team. My original thoughts on timing would have had my retirement happen in the middle of our company's transformation to a devices and services company. We need a CEO who will be here longer term for this new direction."
Steve Ballmer became Microsoft's 30th employee when he joined the firm in 1980.
In an internal e-mail sent to Microsoft employees, Ballmer said he felt that the company needed "a CEO who will be here longer term" in order to overlook its "transformation to a devices and services company".
Bill Gates said in a statement: "As a member of the succession planning committee, I'll work closely with the other members of the board to identify a great new CEO. We're fortunate to have Steve in his role until the new CEO assumes these duties."
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im1048jackPosted:
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When playing Assassins Creed 4: Black Flag, you will become more powerful with your ship upgrading. The ship is just like an extension of your character. At gamescom, the game content manager Carsten Myhill talked about all things nautical.
According to Myhill, when players first start the game, they will notice that the entire map is open to them: no need to sail the seas and dock in all ports for it to unlock.
gameguyz
When playing Assassins Creed 4: Black Flag, you will become more powerful with your ship upgrading. The ship is just like an extension of your character. At gamescom, the game content manager Carsten Myhill talked about all things nautical.
According to Myhill, when players first start the game, they will notice that the entire map is open to them: no need to sail the seas and dock in all ports for it to unlock.
gameguyz
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