Stephen Elop

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• Nokia head Elop to return to Microsoft, will lead Xbox devices division

  Microsoft CEO candidate and former Nokia boss Stephen Elop will reportedly head up a devices division within the company that includes Xbox among its responsibilities.

• Xbox is detracting from Microsoft's business focus, says co-founder's business partner

  Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has said he is both “intrigued and interested” by incoming changes at the company, amid its search for a new CEO. His investment partner has revealed that Allen feels Xbox and Bing detract from the core business, following rumours that former Nokia boss Stephen Elop is prepared to trim some fat.

• Microsoft CEO hunt: Nokia boss Elop would consider selling off Xbox business - rumour

  Microsoft’s hunt for Steve Ballmer’s CEO position is still up for grabs, but sources close to the matter have apparently said that former Nokia boss Stephen Elop is formulating his plans ahead of joining the company. Whether or not he’ll get the CEO position remains to be seen however.

• Microsoft CEO hunt narrowed to four candidates, report claims

  Microsoft’s search for Steve Ballmer’s replacement as company CEO has been narrowed to just four candidates, according to a report from Reuters.

• Microsoft to name new CEO by year's end, sources reveal list of candidates - report

  Microsoft’s search for Steve Ballmer’s eventual replacement is ongoing as you read this. The company is expected to name a new CEO before the year is through, according to a new report.