SLIDESHOW: Who Could Replace Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer?

Last month, Microsoft MSFT CEO Steve Ballmer announced that he planned to retire in 2014. Between now and Ballmer's retirement, Microsoft will embark on a journey to find a suitable replacement. Who will it be? Which execs -- in and outside of Microsoft -- are most likely to get the job? Click through the slideshow to find out. Disclosure: At the time of this writing, Louis Bedigian had no position in the equities mentioned in this slideshow. Louis Bedigian is the Senior Tech Analyst and Features Writer of Benzinga. You can reach him at 248-636-1322 or louis(at)benzingapro(dot)com. Follow him @LouisBedigianBZ