By now the shock is wearing off and the steely-eyed calculations have begun following Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer’s announcement on Friday that he will step down from his post some time within the next 12 months. “This is a time of important transformation for Microsoft,” Ballmer said in an internal email. “Microsoft has all its best days ahead.” While few would dispute the former, the latter statement is clearly wide open for debate. Ballmer’s tenure has included overseeing significant developments in the company’s history.
Microsoft's Next CEO Will Have a Tough Row to Hoe
Posted by: Erika Morphy August 26, 2013 02:31 PMBy now the shock is wearing off and the steely-eyed calculations have begun following Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer’s announcement on Friday that he will step down from his post some time within the next 12 months. “This is a time of important transformation for Microsoft,” Ballmer said in an internal email. “Microsoft has all its best days ahead.” While few would dispute the former, the latter statement is clearly wide open for debate. Ballmer’s tenure has included overseeing significant developments in the company’s history.