2 India-born executives could be next Microsoft CEO

[the.paki]

The world's largest software company has no anointed successor, and has had only two CEOs in its 38-year history - Ballmer and co-founder Bill Gates.

The following is a list of tech executives that Microsoft might consider.

Satya Nadella

Heads Microsoft's cloud and enterprise group, which is coming to the fore as the company struggles to catch up in online and mobile computing. A native of Hyderabad, India, Nadella earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Mangalore University, a master's degree in computer science from the University of Wisconsin and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Chicago.

Vic Gundotra

The high-flying Google Inc engineer, key to that company's mobile phone and social initiatives, is a former Microsoft executive who could be tempted to return. Mumbai-born Gundotra is an alumnus of IIT Mumbai.

Tony Bates

Came to Microsoft two years ago as CEO of the acquired Skype and was recently elevated to lead Microsoft's business development and overall strategy.

Terry Myerson

The executive in charge of operating systems, which is still the heart of Microsoft, ranging across PCs, tablets, phones and the Xbox game console.

Kevin Turner

As COO for the last eight years, the former Wal-Mart Stores Inc executive leads Microsoft's enormous sales organization, but is generally considered to lack the technology credibility to be CEO.

Steven Sinofsky

The former head of the Windows unit was widely tipped as a potential Microsoft CEO until his abrupt departure in November. His reputation has taken a hit since then with the dismal sales of the Surface tablet he launched and the lukewarm reception of Windows 8.

Reed Hastings

The CEO of Netflix Inc is a rising Silicon Valley star and has intimate knowledge of Microsoft's business after several years on its board, until his departure last year.

Paul Maritz

One of the key powers in the early days of Windows, Maritz left in 2000 and eventually ran virtualization firm VMware Inc until last year. Talk occasionally surfaces that he could return to Microsoft, but he has never indicated any interest publicly.

Bill Gates

The co-founder of Microsoft is still chairman, but has focused his day-to-day efforts on philanthropy since 2008 when he vacated his office on campus. People close to him say he is not considering a return to the CEO position.

Copyright @ Thomson Reuters 2013
http://profit.ndtv.com/news/corpora...-executive-could-be-next-microsoft-ceo-326226

 

[barca]

انڈیا کا ٹٹو اپنے ملک کی مشہوری کر رہا ہے ​

 

[barca]

Mumbai: (Un)safe for women
Mumbai is safe for women- it’s something we told ourselves, and told the rest of India with considerable pride. We said it so often that we started believing it. And then, it took the horrific gang-rape of a 23-year-old photojournalist (on
The women we spoke to- from the film industry and from other walks of life- say that this will not change their routines. But they unanimously express shock and demand stricter punishment for offenders. Here’s hoping that the powers that be are listening.
The change has to be in people’s mindset. We look at rape as a source of shame for the victim, but it has to be the rapists who must be made to feel guilty. Despite what happened in December (the Delhi rape case), we await justice for the girl. There have to be stronger deterrents. I think castration is something that will scare these beasts. I know that a man keeps staring because he inherently feels superior and more powerful. I have been subjected to lewd remarks, and my car has been followed.
Richa Chadda, actor
I am shocked to hear about this incident. I was around the same place a week ago, working at one of the studios behind Famous Studios (at Mahalaxmi). It’s sad to know how unsafe India has become for women. Initially, when I had come here (she moved here from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil), that was not the case, I didn't feel any such thing, but now, me and my friends feel uncomfortable wearing certain kinds of clothes, and visiting local markets and public places.
Izabelle Leite, Mumbai-based Brazilian model-actor
I don’t know how to react to this incident. This is so shocking. The girl wasn’t targeted in the middle of the night. There was still daylight, and she wasn't even alone. Every girl should now be extra cautious when they are out for work, or on the road.
Sonam Nair, film director (Gippi)
This is extremely scary. I feel the criminals should be hanged. Once, in Delhi, when I was working late in the night, we got chased by cars. I called up the police and entered a hotel, but it was scary. It’s sad that you should even have to even suggest precautions, and that you can’t live freely. But yes, have police numbers on speed dial and inform friends and family where you are and what you are doing.
Guneet Monga, producer
The perception of Mumbai being safe is only a perception. It is not safer than any other part of our country. It is India’s patriarchal culture that allows men to feel that they can violate women and get away with it. Though the judiciary should be given time to make a fair judgement, the procedural aspect of filing complaints should start functioning properly. Also, there is need for societal change — many do not consider women equal to men. I was once out running in Versova, and some boys passed by whistling on motorcycles.
Gul Panag, actor
A lot of men, especially uneducated ones, tend to behave strangely with women; and it does make you uncomfortable. You feel scared at such times and in such situations. But for your safety, you should work for people who are trustworthy, and who can promise you good security. However, despite taking all these precautions, I have to admit that there’s only so much you can do.
Archana Walavalkar, film stylist
As a working woman and a fellow woman photographer, I feel sickened by the incident. I feel sickened because, somehow, working in the media gives you a false sense of security. You’re an impartial, socially sanctioned observer performing a public duty, and that you can never be a target. But the truth is, as women, we are always afraid. Safety is a myth we feed ourselves so we can function every day. It’s an illusion that’s blasted away each time something horrific happens. I feel let down by the law that has allowed rape to become an everyday statistic. I demand a stronger, brutal law that castrates any convicted sex offender.
Natasha Hemrajani, photographer, former photojournalist
As a gynaecologist, I work odd hours and have been doing so for 21 years. I travel to areas across Mumbai and find the city extremely safe at even 3 or 4 in the morning. However, even then, I always tend to keep the windows of my car rolled up, and don’t stop in the middle of the road for anybody no matter what happens. I've never experienced untoward incidents, but I've had patients who have. However, I am still of the belief that the city is safer in comparison to other places.
Dr Anita Soni, gynaecologist, LH Hiranandani Hospital, Powai

I commute in my car and I have to often drive back home after gigs. A lot of times, I have been followed by bikers. Most of the time, I pretend I’m on the phone, and that’s
scary because I’m driving and pretending to have a conversation with someone at the same time. What disturbs me most is that this incident occurred in the heart of the city, in a place I frequent almost every day because of a music venue nearby. But the brutal truth is that everyone will talk about this for a few days and then forget about it.
Vasuda Sharma, singer/performer
More than fear, I feel anger. In light of the Delhi rape case, no bold step has been taken that sends out a strong message. I cannot start living my life differently because of this incident. It didn’t happen at midnight, but in the evening. On trains, on railway bridges, men don’t let go of a chance to feel you up or grope you. As women, we’re aware of a man’s unabashed gaze, and the shamelessness with which a rickshaw driver looks at you in the mirror. As someone who works in the field of education, I feel we’re not
adequately addressing issues of gender and sex in schools, and which have larger implications in a society like ours.
Jennifer Thomas, teacher trainer, Muktangan
http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/Mumbai-Un-safe-for-women/Article1-1112262.aspx

 

[barca]

[h=2]Mumbai gangrape: Need to change mindset, say teachers[/h]The gangrape of a young photojournalist in Mumbai triggered an outrage across the country. Concerned over the incident, the teaching community have called for a change the mindset of the people. Teachers claim that gender discrimination was very much a part of our society claiming it can be witnessed even in the classrooms. .
http://ibnlive.in.com/india/

 

[kashoo]

hahaha microsoft will be next target for gang rape then:p:lol:

 

[barca]

[h=1]بھارت: 80 کروڑ افراد کے لیے سستا اناج[/h]

بھارت میں مرکزی حکومت نے ملک کی 80 کروڑ آبادی کے لیے سستے داموں چاول، گندم اور دیگر اناج کی
فراہمی کا منصوبہ شروع کر دیا ہے۔


غذائی تحفظ کے اس منصوبے کا آغاز منگل کو ملک کے حکمران اتحاد کی مرکزی جماعت کانگریس کی صدر سونیا گاندھی نے نئی دہلی میں خواتین میں خصوصی کارڈ تقسیم کر کے کیا۔
گزشتہ برس شائع ہونے والی ایک رپورٹ کے مطابق بھارت میں پانچ سال سے چھوٹے بچوں میں سے نصف غذا کی کمی کا شکار ہیں۔
منصوبے کے آغاز پر سونیا گاندھی کا کہنا تھا کہ ’غذا کی حفاظت کی منصوبہ بندی کا فائدہ ملک کی دو تہائی آبادی کو ملے گا۔
http://www.bbc.co.uk/urdu/india/2013/08/130820_india_food_security_zs.shtml

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[janijoker]

Common man in India has nothing to do with new CE,s of MICROSOFT. They are struggling for food and security. India is SUPER POOR country of the World. According to latest WB report 77% Indians are living below poverty line.India has several SUPER RICH individuals who hardly contribute for welfare of common Indians, infact they are not generous at all.India has 2/3rd poor of the World.Most of the analysts believe that India will never be prosperous nation in foreseeable future.

 

[accord7362]

Lets go off topic ;) oper 7 reply hainn , sab kay sab off topic

siasatofftopic.com.pk/offtopic;)

 

[barca]

Lets go off topic ;) oper 7 reply hainn , sab kay sab off topic

siasatofftopic.com.pk/offtopic;)

کیا لکھنا چاہیے تھا ٹاپک کے حساب سے تھوڑی مدد کرو ؟​

 

[accord7362]

کیا لکھنا چاہیے تھا ٹاپک کے حساب سے تھوڑی مدد کرو ؟​

ha ha zabardast :) Sir G hum tu khood App kee maddad kay talabgar rahatay hainn ......har waqt...:)

 

[barca]

ha ha zabardast :) Sir G hum tu khood App kee maddad kay talabgar rahatay hainn ......har waqt...:)

کچھ باتیں تھریڈ سٹارٹر کے لیے بھی ہوتی ہیں
یہ پاکی نامی ممبر دہشت گردوں اور انڈیا کا حامی ہے
اور ہمیشہ پاک آرمی کے خلاف تھریڈ کھولتا ہے
اور دھماکے کرنے والوں کی حمایت کرتا ہے ​

 

[accord7362]

کچھ باتیں تھریڈ سٹارٹر کے لیے بھی ہوتی ہیں
یہ پاکی نامی ممبر دہشت گردوں اور انڈیا کا حامی ہے
اور ہمیشہ پاک آرمی کے خلاف تھریڈ کھولتا ہے
اور دھماکے کرنے والوں کی حمایت کرتا ہے ​

oh ok :( Pardon me for the ignorance

abhee troops ready karta hoon ...........

 

[210akash]

This is not going to happened. india jatni oqat hai us mai he raho.

 

[lurker]

As usual my pakistani brethren could not formulate an on topic reply so they went off topic. It's sad that we don't have capable Pakistanis who can coherently even respond to a harmless no pun intended thread. It's really sad. I think they need to read a lot more books. Watch a lot more documentaries. Read a lot more articles on world politics and history. Spend a few years brooding about all this newly acquired information they would have in possession and then come here and formulate a well thought out and coherent response. Otherwise they will remain fit for some juvenile replies which every learned man will either feel sad about or Laugh about.

As for the CEO position. I think these guys are US citizens hailing from India. They have a good shot at this. Indians have this uncanny ability to assimilate in US society really fast. I worked with several of them in several companies while I was in the US. They consistently got promotions faster than I did. Although I was not that far behind either, but they had the ability to gel so well in American society. They went out drinking with all the bosses. Attended all the higher ups birthday parties. They were a lot more social than I was with the company execs. And some of them even told me this is how you climb the ladder. While me being the Pakistani, I was more conservative compared to them. I had my religion which was Islam stopping me all the time. I had my culture which sort of prevented me from mingling with others. Some of these Indians even married into the industry. Getting American wives who were already within their fields. Again, it is quicker to climb the career ladder this way. So, today all those indian guys (they were great guys) I knew, although less qualified than I was; are still there in the US making 6 figure incomes, While I am back in Pakistan doing nothing. Wonderful end to a lesson well learned.

 

[Fatema]

As usual my pakistani brethren could not formulate an on topic reply so they went off topic. It's sad that we don't have capable Pakistanis who can coherently even respond to a harmless no pun intended thread. It's really sad. I think they need to read a lot more books. Watch a lot more documentaries. Read a lot more articles on world politics and history. Spend a few years brooding about all this newly acquired information they would have in possession and then come here and formulate a well thought out and coherent response. Otherwise they will remain fit for some juvenile replies which every learned man will either feel sad about or Laugh about.

As for the CEO position. I think these guys are US citizens hailing from India. They have a good shot at this. Indians have this uncanny ability to assimilate in US society really fast. I worked with several of them in several companies while I was in the US. They consistently got promotions faster than I did. Although I was not that far behind either, but they had the ability to gel so well in American society. They went out drinking with all the bosses. Attended all the higher ups birthday parties. They were a lot more social than I was with the company execs. And some of them even told me this is how you climb the ladder. While me being the Pakistani, I was more conservative compared to them. I had my religion which was Islam stopping me all the time. I had my culture which sort of prevented me from mingling with others. Some of these Indians even married into the industry. Getting American wives who were already within their fields. Again, it is quicker to climb the career ladder this way. So, today all those indian guys (they were great guys) I knew, although less qualified than I was; are still there in the US making 6 figure incomes, While I am back in Pakistan doing nothing. Wonderful end to a lesson well learned.

Then you were bragging for nothing on the other thread. . . :P

 

[the.paki]

As usual my pakistani brethren could not formulate an on topic reply so they went off topic. It's sad that we don't have capable Pakistanis who can coherently even respond to a harmless no pun intended thread. It's really sad. I think they need to read a lot more books. Watch a lot more documentaries. Read a lot more articles on world politics and history. Spend a few years brooding about all this newly acquired information they would have in possession and then come here and formulate a well thought out and coherent response. Otherwise they will remain fit for some juvenile replies which every learned man will either feel sad about or Laugh about.

As for the CEO position. I think these guys are US citizens hailing from India. They have a good shot at this. Indians have this uncanny ability to assimilate in US society really fast. I worked with several of them in several companies while I was in the US. They consistently got promotions faster than I did. Although I was not that far behind either, but they had the ability to gel so well in American society. They went out drinking with all the bosses. Attended all the higher ups birthday parties. They were a lot more social than I was with the company execs. And some of them even told me this is how you climb the ladder. While me being the Pakistani, I was more conservative compared to them. I had my religion which was Islam stopping me all the time. I had my culture which sort of prevented me from mingling with others. Some of these Indians even married into the industry. Getting American wives who were already within their fields. Again, it is quicker to climb the career ladder this way. So, today all those indian guys (they were great guys) I knew, although less qualified than I was; are still there in the US making 6 figure incomes, While I am back in Pakistan doing nothing. Wonderful end to a lesson well learned.

you are right in this regard . but it give us one more lesson . why go to a place with so many restriction ?
do something in your own country or some place similar ??
best is do something on your own

 

[lurker]

There is no restriction in the US. It's a different Ball game. That's all it is. Some players do whatever it takes to win. While others have their own rules and lines they do not want to cross. I am saying, Indians usually are willing to do whatever it takes to climb the career ladder. Pakistanis have a tougher time reconciling with their own Egos first. I know, because I am Pakistani. That being said, I also know several Pakistanis who are doing really well in the US.

you are right in this regard . but it give us one more lesson . why go to a place with so many restriction ?
do something in your own country or some place similar ??
best is do something on your own

 

[uetian]

@the.paki : perhaps you forgot to read the profiles of real giants, i.e. Terry Myerson(EVP OS), Julie Larson-Green (EVP Devices, was incharge of Windows 7).
BTW: Satya is in a better position as compared to Vivek (a.k.a Vic, whose Google+ proved to be a financial graveyard for Google), but both of them are nobody when compared to Terry and Julie.

 

[the.paki]

@the.paki : perhaps you forgot to read the profiles of real giants, i.e. Terry Myerson(EVP OS), Julie Larson-Green (EVP Devices, was incharge of Windows 7).
BTW: Satya is in a better position as compared to Vivek (a.k.a Vic, whose Google+ proved to be a financial graveyard for Google), but both of them are nobody when compared to Terry and Julie.

whosoever becomes CEO doesnot matter to me.
list contains names of 2 indians which hurts
and i have seen same lists while looking profiles of executives in google, cisco etc....
and that shows quality of indian education along with other factors

 

[VoteME]

There is no restriction in the US. It's a different Ball game. That's all it is. Some players do whatever it takes to win. While others have their own rules and lines they do not want to cross. I am saying, Indians usually are willing to do whatever it takes to climb the career ladder. Pakistanis have a tougher time reconciling with their own Egos first. [HI]I know, because I am Pakistani.[/HI] That being said, I also know several Pakistanis who are doing really well in the US.

Nothing can be done now, Its fault of your parents:P

As usual my pakistani brethren could not formulate an on topic reply so they went off topic. It's sad that we don't have capable Pakistanis who can coherently even respond to a harmless no pun intended thread. It's really sad. I think they need to read a lot more books. Watch a lot more documentaries. Read a lot more articles on world politics and history. Spend a few years brooding about all this newly acquired information they would have in possession and then come here and formulate a well thought out and coherent response. Otherwise they will remain fit for some juvenile replies which every learned man will either feel sad about or Laugh about.

As for the CEO position. I think these guys are US citizens hailing from India. They have a good shot at this. Indians have this uncanny ability to assimilate in US society really fast. I worked with several of them in several companies while I was in the US. They consistently got promotions faster than I did. Although I was not that far behind either, but they had the ability to gel so well in American society. They [HI]went out drinking[/HI] with all the bosses. Attended all the higher ups [HI]birthday parties.[/HI] They were a lot more social than I was with the company execs. And some of them even told me this is how you climb the ladder. While me being the Pakistani, I was more conservative compared to them. I had my religion which was [HI]Islam stopping me[/HI] all the time. I had my culture which sort of prevented me from mingling with others. Some of these Indians even married into the industry. Getting American wives who were already within their fields. Again, it is quicker to climb the career ladder this way. So, today all those indian guys (they were great guys) I knew, although less qualified than I was; are still there in the US making 6 figure incomes, [HI]While I am back in Pakistan doing nothing.[/HI] Wonderful end to a lesson well learned.

Come on don't bring religion into this, just admit you were lazy. You can have great a time with your bosses even if you don't drink although I am not sure why you mentioned birthday parties. I mean who stopped you from going those. Also, you could have married too, lots of Pakistani's do that. And finally are you using internet in a prison or something? I mean why don't you go back, whose stopping you? From your comments, one can assume, you are not bounded to Pakistan by your Patriotic feeling then why stay? Family reasons could be one reason but I am not sure, I don't get that vibe from you.