According to reports, Microsoft is expected to announce the name of Steve Ballmer's successor within the next week, with Satya Nadell being the most likely candidate to replace the former CEO.
According to Recode, which cites reliable sources, Microsoft has almost completed the selection of its new CEO, and an official announcement is being prepared for next week.
Although more than 100 candidates are being considered by the company's board committee, it appears that Satya Nadella will be the one to take over from Ballmer, with the BUILD 2014 expected to mark his first public appearance as Microsoft CEO.
It remains to be seen whether Microsoft will actually make an announcement within the next week, but it is quite clear that the process for selecting the company's new CEO is almost complete.
