Bill Gates (1975−2000)
As co-founder and first CEO, Gates led Microsoft to early successes, including the launch of MS-DOS, Windows, and Microsoft Office. Thanks to his leadership, the company grew into a global tech giant despite legal problems such as an antitrust lawsuit in 1998. Gates left his position in 2000 to focus on philanthropy.
Steve Ballmer (2000−2014)
Ballmer pushed Microsoft into new areas like Xbox and Skype. But it ran into problems with Windows Vista and Microsoft’s mobile strategy. Under his leadership, the company tripled its revenue despite stiff competition.
Satya Nadella (2014 – present)
Nadella transformed Microsoft into a cloud leader by developing Azure and moving to subscription models with Microsoft 365. He also led major acquisitions such as LinkedIn and GitHub. Nadella’s focus on AI, particularly his partnership with OpenAI, has made Microsoft a major player in the AI space.
Source: Ferra
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