Bill Gates only involved in Microsoft 'as much as Nadella wants him', says Chairman John Thompson

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The man who led Microsoft's CEO search says Nadella's influence will soon be felt on the whole marketplace

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella won't find himself compromised by a power struggle like that which occurred between company founder Bill Gates and former CEO Steve Ballmer, which led to stalled decision making...

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