What are Ford CEO Alan Mullaly’s qualifications that make him the best option to replace the current Microsoft CEO?
Microsoft is a company full of people who are practically knowledgeable of the do’s and don’ts in the software field, and what it could be of use right now is a person in charge for the management and organization of the software giant’s shift into a “devices and services” business.
One of the most anticipated events this coming holiday season is not just the introduction of an array of interesting products like touch-screen computers for less than $500, Windows phones and tablets, and the Xbox One, but the announcement of Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer’s successor as well.
According to The Seattle Times, many speculate that the next CEO for Microsoft would be no other than Ford CEO Alan Mulally.
Mulally, 68, though may not have enough familiarity to lead Microsoft through the next line of technology, has abundant skills and experiences the software giant must have now.
Seriously, the company doesn’t need another Bill Gates or Steve Ballmer. What the company needs now is a leader that will pilot its shift to a global manufacturing operation manufacturing complicated, software-dependent devices that consumers will surely love to have.
The Redmond, Washington-based company is on the verge of acquiring Nokia’s mobile-device business for $7 billion. The acquisition will make it one of the biggest gadget manufacturers, with factories and distribution centers worldwide.
Other qualified candidates for the CEO seat are Apple CEO Tim Cook and Nokia CEO Stephen Elop.
Unfortunately, whoever becomes the CEO will have to take the responsibility of informing the company’s employees the cut down on workforce because as soon as it officially acquires the Finnish company Nokia, there will be an additional 32,000 ex-Nokia employees that Microsoft cannot really accommodate.
