STEVE BALLMER
Retired Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft. During his tenure, he decentralized the firm, refocused its mission statement, and refined its public image, making him one of the richest individuals worldwide. Balmer bought the Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion after he left Microsoft, the highest price paid for an NBA team.
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