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Steve Ballmer is named as the new chief executive officer of Microsoft, succeeding Bill Gates, who stepped down from the position to focus on his philanthropic work. Ballmer, who has been with Microsoft since 1980, is seen as a natural successor to Gates and a strong leader who could continue to drive the company's growth and innovation.
Wednesday, 12 January, 2000