BALLMER STEVEN A

Steven A. Ballmer is a technology executive best known for serving as chief executive of Microsoft and later leading philanthropic and civic ventures, including ownership of an NBA franchise and founding civic nonprofits. His corporate disclosures list him as a reporting person for Microsoft with officer and director relationships.^[1]

Career Background

• Joined Microsoft as an early executive and rose through operations, sales and product leadership roles before becoming president and then CEO.^[2]
• Served as Microsoft’s chief executive officer, leading major expansions such as enterprise software, Xbox and large acquisitions.^[3]
• After stepping down as CEO, pursued ownership of the L.A. Clippers and established philanthropic and civic organizations focused on economic mobility and government transparency.^[4]
• Education: Graduated from Harvard University with degrees in mathematics and economics.^[1]

Current Positions

• Owner — Los Angeles Clippers (NBA franchise); principal private investor and franchise operator.^[4]
• Co‑founder — Ballmer Group, a philanthropic investment organization focused on economic mobility; founder or sponsor of civic data nonprofit initiatives.^[2]

SEC Filing Context

• SEC Form filings identify him as a reporting person with officer and director designations for Microsoft and show limited Form 3/4 activity reflecting disposals consistent with a net‑seller pattern.^[5]