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Microsoft: No CEO Decision Until 2014

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer

Microsoft announced that its search for a new CEO will continue through early 2014. When Steve Ballmer announced his retirement in August, he promised he would step down from the company once a successor was named. According to reports, many employees were hoping it would be sooner rather than later.

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However, Microsoft will enter the new year with Ballmer still at the helm. The company says it has narrowed its search down to about 20 candidates. 

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