Stephen Elop

Microsoft Shakeup Continues, Server Unit Head Out

Steve Ballmer has ousted the head of Server and Tools business, which sells server and database software.

Nokia Replaces CEO Kallasvuo With Microsoft's Elop

Elop will take charge as the Chief Executive of Nokia from September 21.

Microsoft gearing up for massive job cuts in the run up to Windows 10

Over the past couple of years, a lot has happened at Microsoft. Since the acquisition of Nokia, Microsoft has embarked on a massive layoff of 18000 people. 5000 out of those were Microsoft employees, and the remaining were from Nokia.

Meet Satya Nadella's new team: Stephen Elop out; Terry Myerson gets bigger role

As part of a new re-organisation, Elop is departing alongside other key Microsoft executives, including Kirill Tatarinov and Eric Rudder.

Stephen Elop, former Nokia CEO, to leave Microsoft

Stephen Elop, the former top boss at phone-maker Nokia, is one of four high-level executives leaving Microsoft Corp as the company sharpens its focus on software services and the cloud

Nokia's Stephen Elop or Ford's Alan Mulally could be next Microsoft CEO

Some investors say that a new chief should not be bound by that strategy. They are concerned that, with both Gates and Ballmer up for re-election to Microsoft's board, they will retain their influence over the company.<br /><br />

Microsoft narrows CEO shortlist to 5 which includes Nokia's Elop

Microsoft Corp has narrowed its list of external candidates to replace Chief Executive Steve Ballmer to about five people, including Ford Motor Co chief Alan Mulally and former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop.

Nokia hopes to settle tax dispute with India, positive on Microsoft deal: Elop

The Nokia executive had also met Union Commerce Minister Anand Sharma last month to expeditiously resolve the lingering issue.

Why Nokia's Elop may be the best contender for Microsoft chief

On paper at least, 49-year-old Elop fits the role. He knows broadly how Microsoft works, having spent nearly three years there running the highly profitable Office unit, and has just spent three years in the thick of the mobile war at Nokia.

Key changes at Nokia post acquisition by Microsoft: All you need to know

Stephen Elop will step aside as President and CEO of Nokia Corporation, resign from the Board of Directors, and will become Executive Vice President, Devices & Services <br /><br />