Microsoft's former CEO, Steve Ballmer, hinted recently that he may soon step down from the company's board.



From Network World:

Ballmer's comments to the Wall Street Journal gibed with those he made at his first public appearance since he stepped down as CEO. At that event three weeks ago, hosted by the Said Business School, University of Oxford, Ballmer said, "I get to find some new set of things to be passionate about. I get the luxury of really trying to figure out what might be fun to make a difference in the world. And I don't want to default to something that's obvious, so I'm gonna take some time and really figure it out, and say 'What will be the thing that will switch me on from age 58 to age 70?'"

But even if he does leave the board, Ballmer said he would continue to closely follow the company. "I own 4% of Microsoft. I care a lot about my child [emphasis in original. And my investment."

  Ballmer hints he may step down from Microsoft board