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- Name: Steve Anthony Ballmer
- Born: March 24, 1956
- Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
- Graduated from Harvard University
- Worked as assistant product manager at Procter & Gamble
- Dropped out of Stanford University to work at Microsoft
- Named president of Microsoft in 1998
- Named CEO in 2000
- Cashed in 8.3% of his Microsoft stock, making him a billionaire
- 2007: Ballmer was listed as the 31st richest person
- 2008: Ballmer was listed as the 43rd richest person
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Steve Ballmer is the current CEO of Microsoft, a position he has held since 2000. In the 2008 Forbes listing of richest people in the world, Ballmer ranked 43rd. He made his fortune primarily through stock options, cashing in billions of dollars on Microsoft stock.Forbes.com: Steven Ballmer Profile
On February 3, 2009, Ballmer said he believed the technology industry could be a major part of the U.S.' economic recovery from an ongoing recession. Ballmer's comments came during a joint interview with CNET with EMC Corporation CEO Joe Tucci.CNET News: Ballmer: Tech is economy's eventual savior (February 3, 2009)
Before Microsoft
Prior to working at Microsoft Ballmer was a manager at Procter & Gamble where he worked with the current CEO of the General Electric Company, Jeffrey R. Immelt. Ballmer joined Microsoft in 1980, after dropping out of Stanford University's MBA program. He held an array of positions at the company before being named the president in 1998. Two years later he was named the CEO of the organization, giving him full management oversight of the company.Microsoft and EMC
On February 3, 2009, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and EMC head Joe Tucci issued a joint announcement that their companies' joint partnership would be extended through 2011. Tucci said the two companies "remain committed to delivering solutions that blend Microsoft's technology with EMC's information infrastructure portfolio, spanning across virtualization, storage, IT resource and content management, security products and consulting services.CNNMoney.com: EMC and Microsoft Extend Strategic Alliance Through 2011... (February 3, 2009)-
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Steve Ballmer Questions
What did you think about Steve Ballmer, Is Bing the Thing? 3 AnswersI think Microsoft will keep on keeping on. I don't think we will see any big changes. I think Bing is a joke. I think it's mostly a rebranding to hook some p... read more
Which "Steve" came up with the name: Apple Computer?Steve Jobs came up with the name. read more
Why did the actor playing Steve Rhoades leave "Married.. With Children"? 1 Answer---Quote--- Steve was written out of the show in the middle of the fourth season; Garrison had decided he no longer wanted to be tied down to a weekly televisio... read more
How will Apple Stock (aapl) be effected when Steve Jobs dies? 3 AnswersI definitely think it would drop for a time. Maybe month while the company restructures and they name a successor. Depending on who's named and how he works o... read more -
Steve Ballmer Professional Profile
- Current Projects:
- CEO: Microsoft
- Past Projects:
- Assistant product manager: Procter and Gamble
- Education:
- B.S. Mathematics and Economics: Harvard University
- MBA: Stanford University
- Current Projects:


