It was announced on August 23,2013 that he will step down as Microsoft CEO within 12 months, and on February 4,2014, it was announced that Satya Nadella is the new CEO, effective immediately.
It was announced on August 23,2013, that he would step down as Microsoft's CEO within 12 months. On February 4,2014, Ballmer retired as Chief Executive Officer, when it was announced that Satya Nadella is the new CEO, effective immediately.