Bill Gates leaves the post of President Microsoft

One of the founders of Microsoft Bill Gates leaves the presidency. He will save his place in the Council of Directors and will also work as a technology consultant.

As stated in Microsoft, released on Tuesday, Gates will take the place of the Council Member of John Thompson.

On Tuesday, the company announced that the top manager-instead of Steve Balmer-becomes a Microsoft veteran, Sataea Valel.

The search for a candidate for this position lasted since August last year, when Balmer announced his intention to leave his post.

After these messages, the Microsoft shares in the over -the -term market increased by 1.1%.