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Bill Gates Steven A. Ballmer is a Harvard graduate with a degree in mathemeatics and Economics and is now Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Corporation. Ballmer joined in 1980 and was the first business manager hired by Bill Gates. Former President, now CEO The company has seven business After college he worked at Procter and Gamble Co for two years. Beofore working for Microsoft he attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business. [1]
Microsoft Governement Leaders Forum
The annual forum brings together Prime Ministers, Ministers, EU Commissioners and policy advisers from across Europe, marking one of the most senior gatherings of European leaders Scotland has seen.
The Government Leaders’ Forum Europe is one of Microsoft’s flagship events for government, parliamentarians, education and business leaders across the continent and is being supported by a partnership of the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Executive.
The event provides a forum to formulate successful strategies in key areas relating to connected government, digital learning, employability skills and the transition to the knowledge economy. This year will reflect a number of Scotland’s experiences as the host country
Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, George Reid MSP said:
“Our Parliament is committed to the widest possible engagement with the people, one important element in this being the use of technology. From my attendance at this year’s forum in Lisbon, it is clear that the Scottish experience has much to share with the political institutions of Europe.
“This conference provides an opportunity to debate key issues of engagement and economic development which affect citizens and states across Europe.
“I look forward to welcoming the Microsoft Government Leaders’ Forum. Once again, Holyrood will provide the stage that puts Scotland at the heart of international debate.”
The President of Microsoft International, Jean-Philippe Courtois said:
“The Scottish Parliament offers a unique setting to hold a very interactive and participative Government Leaders’ Forum. This event offers an excellent opportunity to bring together top policy makers and industry leaders from across the continent to facilitate a discussion around the impact of ICT on parliaments and their citizens. Microsoft is grateful to both the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Executive for their support and cooperation in bringing the GLF to Edinburgh.” [2]
Microsoft Government Leaders Forum
Notes
^ Microsoft website, Board Of Directors [3] ^Scottish Parliament to host the UK’s first Microsoft Government Leaders’ Forum [4]
