Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to retire as company faces needed shake-up Steven Anthony "Steve" Ballmer (born March 24, 1956) is an American businessman who currently serves as the CEO of Microsoft , having held that post since January 2000. As of 2013 , his personal wealth is estimated at $15.2 billion, ranking number 19 on the Forbes 400 . It was announced on August 23, 2013 that he will step down as Microsoft CEO within 12 months. Ballmer was initially offered a salary of $50,000 as well as a percentage of ownership of the company. When Microsoft was incorporated in 1981, Ballmer owned 8 percent of the company. In 2003, Ballmer sold 8.3% of his shareholdings, leaving him with a 4% stake in the company. The same year, Ballmer replaced Microsoft's employee stock options program. In the 20 years following his hire, Ballmer headed several Microsoft divisions, including operations, operating systems development, and sale...
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