Microsoft CEO doubted Nokia deal in screaming Ballmer board meeting

New Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella originally opposed the company’s acquisition of Nokia’s device business, it’s reported, with claims of a ferocious board meeting that saw then-CEO Steve Ballmer shouting at … Continue reading

Microsoft CEO confirms exec shuffle as two demur on “all in” change

New Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has confirmed the latest executive shuffle, suggesting that he demanded his senior leadership team commit to being “all in” and that some execs were unwilling … Continue reading

Microsoft loses two execs as post-Nadella exodus begins

Two high-profile Microsoft execs are tipped to make a surprise departure from the company, backing out shortly after new CEO Satya Nadella takes the reins. Tony Bates, EVP of business … Continue reading

Bill Gates AMA wrap-up: using a Surface 2 PRO, Bitcoin, Microsoft’s CEO

This morning Microsoft founder Bill Gates answered questions from users from around the world in his second “AMA” session on Reddit. It was there that he confirmed oddities small and … Continue reading

Will new Microsoft CEO Nadella sell the Xbox division?

Here’s a question for you: will Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s newly appointed chief executive, sell the Xbox division? There have been some rumblings in the past that Microsoft could sell the … Continue reading

Microsoft’s backseat drivers scared off outside CEO candidates

Several potential candidates for Microsoft CEO bowed out over concerns about how vocal and intrusive Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer would be, sources close to the selection process say, with … Continue reading

Meet Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s anti-Ballmer

Satya Nadella wears hoodies. He understands the rules of cricket. More importantly, the newly-named Microsoft CEO understands hardware, something Steve Ballmer has struggled to convince the company, its board and … Continue reading

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: Gates, Ballmer, Thompson sound off

This week Microsoft welcomes in their newest CEO: Satya Nadella, and with him come the congratulations and assurances of the biggest names in the company, particularly the two former CEOs. … Continue reading

Microsoft CEO named: Satya Nadella

This morning Microsoft named their next CEO: 22-year Microsoft veteran Satya Nadella. Nadella was until this appointment the company’s online services devision SVP of research and development – the company’s … Continue reading

What Microsoft’s New CEO Means for You

What Microsoft's New CEO Means for You

Ballmer’s out, Satya Nadella is in. The search for Microsoft’s third CEO is over. Thousands of people have a brand new boss, but what does that mean for you?

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