Microsoft's search for CEO Steve Ballmer's replacement has reportedly been heating up for weeks, and a new report from The Wall Street Journal claims the search committee has already discussed the position with two internal executives and eight external candidates.
Tony Bates, head of Microsoft's Skype subsidiary, and Satya Nadella, Microsoft's cloud and enterprise leader, are the two internal candidates who have already met with at least one search committee member, according to
a Friday report from The Journal. Bates' candidacy is notable as he works with Microsoft's OEM and strategic partners, while one of Nadella's strongest qualities is that he heads a rapidly growing area of the company.
