$18 Million Reasons Why Elop Could Be Microsoft’s Next CEO

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As to Nokia, Elop leaving with the handset division makes sense. The new Nokia with be a leaner, more focused company. Interim CEO and Chairman Risto Siilasmaa has talked about how wireless will still be important to the company moving forward, with its infrastructure business supplying LTE and other wireless technology, and its HERE mapping business still relying on Microsoft. Whether Siilasmaa will be the permanent CEO at Nokia remains to be seen.

Final thoughts
The final decision about Microsoft’s next CEO will be decided on how much of a shakeup the board thinks the company needs. While Yahoo! looks to be in a very strong position as a result of Mayer’s efforts to blow up and rebuild much of the company, chances are, Microsoft will end up with a CEO who won’t rock the boat too much. And Elop probably fits that bill as well as anyone.

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Jason Hall has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Yahoo!. The Motley Fool owns shares of Microsoft. 

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