Holofoil
24-06-2008, 04:19 PM
Gates announced on Thursday that he will gradually relinquish his current role, ceding the title of chief software architect immediately, while remaining a full-time employee for the next two years. In July 2008, he will become a part-time employee and chairman.
The announcement comes as his company battles pressures on all fronts: a sagging stock price, competition from Google and nagging delays in the Vista operating system.
In a press conference held Thursday after the stock markets had closed for regular trading, Gates announced that over the next two years he will gradually step away (http://news.cnet.com/Statement-Microsoft-announces-Gates-transition-plans/2100-1014_3-6084448.html)from his daily responsibilities at the company he co-founded some 30 years ago.
Microsoft's Chief Technical Officer Ray Ozzie will immediately assume the title of chief software architect, Gates said. In addition, Craig Mundie, CTO for advanced strategies and policy, will immediately take the new title of chief research and strategy officer and will assume Gates' responsibilities for the company's research and incubation efforts.
Source - http://news.cnet.com/Gates-stepping-down-from-full-time-Microsoft-role/2100-1014_3-6084396.html
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The announcement comes as his company battles pressures on all fronts: a sagging stock price, competition from Google and nagging delays in the Vista operating system.
In a press conference held Thursday after the stock markets had closed for regular trading, Gates announced that over the next two years he will gradually step away (http://news.cnet.com/Statement-Microsoft-announces-Gates-transition-plans/2100-1014_3-6084448.html)from his daily responsibilities at the company he co-founded some 30 years ago.
Microsoft's Chief Technical Officer Ray Ozzie will immediately assume the title of chief software architect, Gates said. In addition, Craig Mundie, CTO for advanced strategies and policy, will immediately take the new title of chief research and strategy officer and will assume Gates' responsibilities for the company's research and incubation efforts.
Source - http://news.cnet.com/Gates-stepping-down-from-full-time-Microsoft-role/2100-1014_3-6084396.html
Thread closed by Biohazard (Forum Moderator): Due to being old news.