When AMD and Intel are facing off, Feng Yu had decided to return to China. But before he returns, he had an appointment with an old friend.
"Feng, are you not worried that I will affect you by inviting me over?"
"Hahaha … you should be the one worried and not me. Steve, have a seat. This is the coffee they prepared. Try it and see if you like it. "
Feng Yu met Steve Ballmer at his home in LA. Microsoft's President cum CEO.
Ballmer's expression remained the same after he sat down. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. He seemed to like it very much.
"Feng, are you going to ask Lenovo Kingsoft to reconcile with Microsoft? You want us to restructure the market? "
"Steve, we don't need to test each other. You know this is impossible unless Microsoft admits defeat and gives up half of the market."
Microsoft will not agree to give up half of the market. Even if Microsoft's OS is growing rapidly, most users are still using Microsoft's operating system.
Also, it is impossible for Microsoft to admit defeat. Even if Ballmer agrees, Bill Gates and the rest will not agree. Furthermore, Ballmer also does not agree.
"Then why did you call me over?"
Ballmer had guesses in his heart. But it will be different if he says it to Feng Yu.
"Steve, do you still remember what I told you? Microsoft is not a good place to work. With Bill Gates's personality, it was destined that he would not give you much power. Paul Allen is also one of the founders, but he does not have much authority. He had branded Microsoft as his own company. "
"Feng, I am already Microsoft's President cum CEO. In the future, when Bill Gates retires, I will be the Chairman of Microsoft!"
Feng Yu laughed. "Steve, Bill Gates is only one year older than you. When he retires, will you still be able to work? Even if you are Microsoft's President cum CEO now, how much power do you have as a CEO? How many decisions are yours to make? "
"Bill Gates is still the Chairman, and all the decisions in the company still need his approval. Let me give you an example. Do you have the authority to appoint the person in charge of Microsoft Hua Xia? "
"Feng, the appointment of the top management must go through the board of directors. Your example is not appropriate." Ballmer retorted.
"What about the vice president? Hua Xia is the vice president of the company. You are the president and CEO of the company, and you have the third most voting shares in the company. Do you have the power to appoint a director? Or rather, can your nomination be approved? "Feng Yu asked with a smile.
Ballmer fell silent. What Feng Yu said had happened more than once in real life. He had suggested a few executive positions, but only one of them had been approved, and that was because Bill was also interested in that person.
Nominally, he was the head of the company, but in reality, his power was very limited. His authority in the company was even lower than Paul Allen's. Although Paul Allen was the company's second largest shareholder and one of the founders, Ballmer was the company's second-in-command!
But his position as the second in command was really only in name.
Of course, there are also benefits. Feng Yu will be the President and CEO, and he will get a higher salary. He can also get more Microsoft shares as rewards or share subscription rights.
But this was not what Ballmer wanted. He is not short of money now, and his assets are at least a few billion USD. Ballmer wants more authority and wants to lead Microsoft to greater heights.
He does not want people to think that he was only a puppet of Bill Gates. His authority as the president was about the same as other CEOs of other companies.
"Steve, I think you should have heard what people are saying about you. Your achievements in Microsoft should not be limited to this. Also, your capabilities should not be limited to this. "
"Look at the presidents or CEOs of other big companies. How much authority do they have? Their words and actions can represent the company. What about you? Can you do it? "
"When people mention Microsoft, they will think of Bill Gates or Paul Allen. But who will think of you? This is unimaginable in other companies. The CEO should represent the company in the eyes of the media and not be a messenger! "
"Are you really happy in Microsoft? Can you realize your dreams? "
Feng Yu's words were like a hammer hammering on Ballmer's chest. Ballmer felt suffocated, and the pressure on him was getting worse.
Ballmer was glad that he had joined Microsoft early and became one of the top companies in the industry. He had thought he will be one of Microsoft's calling cards.
But reality gave him a slap in his face. When people talk about Microsoft, they rarely mention him.
Ballmer had thought that Bill Gates might retire. But like what Feng Yu said, Bill Gates was only one year older than him. When Bill Gates retires, he will pull Ballmer along with him.
Previously, when Bill Gates handed over the CEO position to him, he had the intention of retiring. That was because Bill Gates had no other pursuits. The world's richest man, Dugu Qiubai.
But now, it is different. The World's Richest Man has changed hands. It is Feng Yu, who is younger than him. Bill Gates has a new goal in life, and this goal might not be achieved in a short time.
Then, Bill Gates' retirement time will be delayed. Will he still be able to wait for that day?
Look at that Ralph. He used to look down on Bill Gates. But now, Ralph had become the CEO of Wind and Rain Holdings. Many people think he is a successful businessman. Most importantly, although Feng Yu owns Wind and Rain Holdings, Feng Yu dares to pass the authority to someone else.
Ralph's assets and status had increased by leaps and bounds, but what about Masao Kameda?
Ralph had heard that when he was with Feng Yu, he was a bankrupt and unemployed young man. But with Feng Yu's help, he rose up and gained Feng Yu's trust. After that, he became the President and CEO of Wind and Rain Holdings.
Although Masao Kameda had passed the CEO position to Ralph, many people still regard him as the representative of Wind and Rain Holdings. Kameda Masao's connections had also expanded, and his assets had increased tremendously.
In just a few years, Feng Yu had caught up with Ballmer.
It seems that if Ballmer followed Feng Yu, his income will be higher, and he will be more successful.
But now, Feng Yu's two holding companies already have senior executives. Even if Ballmer joins them, what position can Feng Yu give him? Ballmer will be able to get the support of others if he takes over the position alone.
Ballmer is still the head of Microsoft in name. Although he is the head of Microsoft, Ballmer is more familiar with Microsoft.
If he fails to follow Feng Yu, what will happen to him in the future?
At this moment, Ballmer is lost.
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