In August, Steve Ballmer said he would retire within 12 months.
A source close to the company said no appointment was likely until the last week of January or in February.
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India's role as an important player in the future of Ford Motor Company's international strategy was underscored on Wednesday when the company's President and CEO Alan Mulally unveiled an all-new small car targetting the Indian car market: the Ford Figo.
US auto giant Ford Motor Company has appointed Alan Mulally as president and chief executive offer.
India's flagship carrier Air India on Wednesday signed a landmark agreement with the American aerospace giant Boeing Commercial Airplane for the purchase of 68 aircraft at an estimated cost of Rs 35,000 crore.
With India leading the small SUV market and attracting majority of investments from Ford Motor Company, the country is set to become a hub for the US automobile major, a top official said.