#1 Steve Ballmer

Company: Microsoft

With the launch of Windows 8 in 2012, which is yet to step further into PCs, Microsoft and Steve Ballmer will be having a big year ahead. It’s too early to write it off based on the dismal sales it faced during the holiday season and its inability to bonus computer sales.

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If Microsoft has to draw alongside with the fast growing tablets market, it is certain that the company should have its things to do list. According to sources, Steve Ballmer, the CEO has some task ahead. The first major focus is on Windows 8 based Surface RT, the first personal computer produced and sold by Microsoft. Secondly the price list for the same.

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However no parallel connections are seen. The race seems to be tougher with falling PC sales and bring-your-own-device in the forefront.