Bill Gates To Step Down As Microsoft Chairman

Gates will be a technology adviser as Satya Nadella takes over the reins.

The announcement ends a long search for a new chief after Steve Ballmer announced his intention to retire in August.

Mr Nadella is only the third chief executive in Microsoft’s 39-year history, following co-founder Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer.

Microsoft also said John Thompson, the senior independent director, will succeed Mr Gates as chairman. Gates will assume a new role as “technology advisor,” the company said in a statement.

By: Alan

Alan Colmes is the publisher of Liberaland.