Ex-CEO Ballmer quits Microsoft board Former Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer has left the software company's board in order to spend more time on his newly acquired Los Angeles Clippers basketball team. Business • 20 Aug 14
Ex-CEO Ballmer quits Microsoft board Former Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer has left the software company's board in order to spend more time on his newly acquired Los Angeles Clippers basketball team. Business • 20 Aug 14
Ex-Microsoft CEO Ballmer buys LA Clippers Former Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer has purchased the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers franchise for $2 billion. Business • 30 May 14
Ex-Microsoft CEO Ballmer buys LA Clippers Former Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer has purchased the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers franchise for $2 billion. Business • 30 May 14
Microsoft names Nadella as new CEO Microsoft today named Satya Nadella as its next chief executive officer, ending a search for a new boss after Steve Ballmer announced his intention to retire in August. Business • 05 Feb 14
Microsoft names Nadella as new CEO Microsoft today named Satya Nadella as its next chief executive officer, ending a search for a new boss after Steve Ballmer announced his intention to retire in August. Business • 05 Feb 14
Microsoft may appoint cloud-computing head as CEO Microsoft is likely to appoint its cloud-computing head, Satya Nadella, as its next chief executive, a source familiar with the matter said last night. Business • 31 Jan 14
Microsoft may appoint cloud-computing head as CEO Microsoft is likely to appoint its cloud-computing head, Satya Nadella, as its next chief executive, a source familiar with the matter said last night. Business • 31 Jan 14
Microsoft enjoys better-than-expected quarter Microsoft beat Wall Street expectations with its latest quarterly results as Xbox consoles, Surface tablets and services in the Internet "cloud" helped power record revenue. Business • 24 Jan 14
Microsoft enjoys better-than-expected quarter Microsoft beat Wall Street expectations with its latest quarterly results as Xbox consoles, Surface tablets and services in the Internet "cloud" helped power record revenue. Business • 24 Jan 14
Microsoft close to naming new CEO - sources Microsoft is closer to naming a new chief executive, according to a source familiar with the board's thinking. Business • 08 Jan 14
Microsoft close to naming new CEO - sources Microsoft is closer to naming a new chief executive, according to a source familiar with the board's thinking. Business • 08 Jan 14
Microsoft to appoint new CEO 'early next year' The board member leading Microsoft Corp's search for a new chief executive has said he expects an appointment to be made early next year, the first time the board has been so specific on timing. Business • 17 Dec 13
Microsoft to appoint new CEO 'early next year' The board member leading Microsoft Corp's search for a new chief executive has said he expects an appointment to be made early next year, the first time the board has been so specific on timing. Business • 17 Dec 13
Microsoft narrows CEO shortlist Microsoft has narrowed its list of external candidates to replace chief executive Steve Ballmer to about five people, according to sources. Business • 06 Nov 13
Microsoft narrows CEO shortlist Microsoft has narrowed its list of external candidates to replace chief executive Steve Ballmer to about five people, according to sources. Business • 06 Nov 13
Microsoft investors push for turnaround expert CEO At least three of the top 20 investors in Microsoft Corp want a turnaround expert to succeed Steve Ballmer as chief executive of the company. Business • 10 Sep 13
Microsoft investors push for turnaround expert CEO At least three of the top 20 investors in Microsoft Corp want a turnaround expert to succeed Steve Ballmer as chief executive of the company. Business • 10 Sep 13
Microsoft to buy Nokia phone unit for €5.4 billion Nokia has agreed to sell its main handset business to software giant Microsoft for €5.44 billion. Business • 04 Sep 13
Microsoft to buy Nokia phone unit for €5.4 billion Nokia has agreed to sell its main handset business to software giant Microsoft for €5.44 billion. Business • 04 Sep 13
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announces retirement Microsoft has said its chief executive Steve Ballmer would retire within the next 12 months once it has selected a successor. Business • 23 Aug 13
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announces retirement Microsoft has said its chief executive Steve Ballmer would retire within the next 12 months once it has selected a successor. Business • 23 Aug 13
Will the real Microsoft please stand up? Steve Ballmer's new internal strategy is logical and his plans for the market are a leap of faith, says Niall Kitson. Business • 17 Jul 13
Will the real Microsoft please stand up? Steve Ballmer's new internal strategy is logical and his plans for the market are a leap of faith, says Niall Kitson. Business • 17 Jul 13
Microsoft sees 'rebirth' with new Windows 8 system Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 series marks a "rebirth" of its operating systems, chief executive Steve Ballmer has said. Business • 23 May 12
Microsoft sees 'rebirth' with new Windows 8 system Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 series marks a "rebirth" of its operating systems, chief executive Steve Ballmer has said. Business • 23 May 12
