Microsoft’s Gates says ‘pleased with progress’ of CEO search

With the aid of Bill Rigby BELLEVUE, Washington (Reuters) – Microsoft Corp Chairman Bill Gates mentioned on Tuesday he was once proud of the software firm's growth in finding a new chief government and that the hunt committee had spoken to a variety of candidates, but did not provide a date during which he expected a brand new chief to interchange the retiring Steve Ballmer. Speaking at Microsoft's annual shareholder meeting in Bellevue, Washington, Gates paused in short and choked up with emotion as he thanked Ballmer for his work on the company. Microsoft has no longer shed so much mild on its CEO search, however sources with reference to the method have instructed Reuters the corporate has narrowed its shortlist of candidates to just a handful. Those sources have stated the candidates include Ford Motor Co chief Alan Mulally and former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop, as well as former Skype CEO and interior candidate Tony Bates, now responsible for Microsoft's trade development.