Acções da Microsoft subiram cerca de 9% após anuncio da Microsoft
Desde Janeiro de 2000 que Steve Ballmer é o CEO daquela que ainda e hoje uma das mais importantes e impulsionadoras empresas na área da tecnologia. Num comunicado oficial, a gigante Microsoft fez saber que Steve Ballmer deixará a empresa, por vontade própria, nos próximos 12 meses, não havendo ainda uma data certa.
O substituiu de Bill Gates está de saída da Microsoft. Pelo que foi avançado pela própria empresa, trata-se de uma decisão pessoal e que nada tem a ver com os últimos resultados e estratégias adoptadas pela empresa (Nota: Ainda hoje foram conhecidos os números que indicam que o Windows Phone é a segunda plataforma mais usada na América Latina).
Enquanto não chega o momento da saída, Ballmer manter-se-à à frente da Microsoft com as mesmas funções e responsabilidades, assumindo o compromisso de levar em frente a transformação da empresa ao nível dos serviços e dispositivos.
Balmer refere que não existe um momento ideal para esta transição, mas considerada que esta é a melhor altura e refere mesmo que a Microsoft necessita de um Presidente a longo prazo.
There is never a perfect time for this type of transition, but now is the right time. We have embarked on a new strategy with a new organization and we have an amazing Senior Leadership Team. My original thoughts on timing would have had my retirement happen in the middle of our company’s transformation to a devices and services company. We need a CEO who will be here longer term for this new direction
Ao contrário do que se esperaria, as acções da Microsoft subiram cerca de 9% após o anuncio. A escolha do sucessor de Ballmer será levada a cabo por um comité especial, liderado por John Thompson e onde estará também presente Bill Gates.
Leia na íntegra o e-mail interno que Steve Ballmer enviou a todos os colaboradores da empresa
Ler e-mail interno enviado por Steve Ballmer
“I am writing to let you know that I will retire as CEO of Microsoft within the next 12 months, after a successor is chosen. There is never a perfect time for this type of transition, but now is the right time. My original thoughts on timing would have had my retirement happen in the middle of our transformation to a devices and services company focused on empowering customers in the activities they value most. We need a CEO who will be here longer term for this new direction. You can read the press release on Microsoft News Center.
This is a time of important transformation for Microsoft. Our new Senior Leadership team is amazing. The strategy we have generated is first class. Our new organization, which is centered on functions and engineering areas, is right for the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Microsoft is an amazing place. I love this company. I love the way we helped invent and popularize computing and the PC. I love the bigness and boldness of our bets. I love our people and their talent and our willingness to accept and embrace their range of capabilities, including their quirks. I love the way we embrace and work with other companies to change the world and succeed together. I love the breadth and diversity of our customers, from consumer to enterprise, across industries, countries, and people of all backgrounds and age groups.
I am proud of what we have achieved. We have grown from $7.5 million to nearly $78 billion since I joined Microsoft, and we have grown from employing just over 30 people to almost 100,000. I feel good about playing a role in that success and having committed 100 percent emotionally all the way. We have more than 1 billion users and earn a great profit for our shareholders. We have delivered more profit and cash return to shareholders than virtually any other company in history.
I am excited by our mission of empowering the world and believe in our future success. I cherish my Microsoft ownership, and look forward to continuing as one of Microsoft’s largest owners.
This is an emotional and difficult thing for me to do. I take this step in the best interests of the company I love; it is the thing outside of my family and closest friends that matters to me most.
Microsoft has all its best days ahead. Know you are part of the best team in the industry and have the right technology assets. We cannot and will not miss a beat in these transitions. I am focused and driving hard and know I can count on all of you to do the same. Let’s do ourselves proud.
Steve”
Qual a vossa opinião sobre esta decisão? Acham que a Microsoft precisa de uma nova estratégia e de um novo CEO?
