Gates did both jobs, Ballmer didn’t. And of course there’s a handbrake in the form of a new lead independent director
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has been appointed Chair of the company’s board. The company’s announcement states that Nadella was unanimously elected. He replaces John W. Thompson, who also faced no opposition to his shift into the role of lead independent director. Thompson therefore gets to lead Nadella’s performance evaluations and ensure that investors’ interests are considered by the board.
