Tech talk, cold comfort.

Posted: **2014-01-05 23:43**

http://www.chron.com/technology/busines ... 115730.php

The reason Microsoft doesn't have a new CEO right now, according to Ovide and Lubin, is that the job isn't all that appealing thanks to two big problems: One is called Bill Gates and the other is called Steve Ballmer.

"At least some external executives who discussed the CEO job with Microsoft directors have expressed concerns about being hamstrung if the two men continue to serve on the board, according to people familiar with their thinking," report Ovide and Lubin.

Hmm, I'd say that's a fairly reasonable thought.

Posted: **2014-01-06 01:16**

From my personal expericne, the CEO doesn't really have that much power (Steve Ballmer is different because of his ownership shares in Microsoft) so generally speaking, the board of directors have far more power. Many times, the CEO is just a puppet for the masses that doesn't really call the shots so you might be right, maybe that position isn't all that appealing. :lol:

Tech talk, cold comfort.

Thoughts from potential MS CEO candidates

Thoughts from potential MS CEO candidates