Gates to step immediately step down as MS Chief Architect

[bill bolton]

Gates stepping down from full-time Microsoft role

by Ina Fried , Staff Writer, CNET News.com, Published: 6/15/06

"REDMOND, Wash.--Bill Gates, the man who started Microsoft and has been its public face throughout its three decades of existence, plans to step away from daily work at the company.

Gates announced on Thursday that he will gradually relinquish his current role, ceding the title of chief software architect immediately, while remaining a full-time employee for the next two years. In July 2008, he will remain as a part-time employee and chairman."

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Cheers,

Bill