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BBCより。マイクロソフトのトップというのは大変なのだろう。

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もっとももらった報酬も相当だと思うのだ。
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23815563
Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer to retire within 12 months

Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer is to retire from the technology giant within the next 12 months.

Shares in Microsoft, criticised for its slow response to the booming market for mobile devices, leapt 9% on the news.

Mr Ballmer, who last month unveiled a restructuring to address the criticism, said in a statement: "There is never a perfect time for this type of transition, but now is the right time.

"We need a CEO who will be here longer term for this new direction."

The world's biggest software company has created a special committee to find a replacement. This committee includes Microsoft founder Bill Gates.

Mr Ballmer, 57, succeeded Mr Gates in 2000. The two men met in 1973 while studying at Harvard University, and Mr Ballmer joined the company in 1980.

'Single strategy'
Microsoft emerged as the undisputed leader in the technology sector, and became the world's largest company by market value.

市場はモバイル市場への取り組みの遅さからこのニュースを歓迎しているという。
次のCEOはビルゲイツも含んだ委員会で決定するそうだ。
ゲイツと学生時代からの知り合いのバルマーも去ることになる。
市場価値を上げていくことがマイクロソフトにとって課題だ。