Steve Ballmer has three children: Sam Ballmer, Aaron Ballmer, and Peter Ballmer
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- UPDATED AUGUST 08, 2024
by Tasha Mayberry
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Born on March 24, 1956, Steve Ballmer is an American businessman and investor who served as the chief executive officer of Microsoft from 2000 to 2014. He owns the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and co-founded Ballmer Group, a philanthropic investment company.As of June 2024, the Bloomberg Billionaires Index estimates his personal wealth at around $147 billion, ranking him as the seventh-richest person in the world. Forbes, however, places him as the tenth-richest person with a net worth of $125 billion. Ballmer was hired by Bill Gates at Microsoft in 1980, leading him to leave the MBA program at Stanford University. He became president of Microsoft in 1998 and succeeded Gates as CEO on January 13, 2000. Ballmer retired as CEO on February 4, 2014, with Satya Nadella taking over the role. He remained on Microsoft’s Board of Directors until August 19, 2014.
Sam Ballmer is the son of Steve Ballmer
Ballmer Group’s Climate portfolio, managed by Sam Ballmer, supports leaders and organizations tackling climate change both in the U.S. and worldwide. Initiated by Ballmer Group Philanthropy in 2022, these climate grants aim to curb and cut greenhouse gas emissions through strategies such as reducing tropical deforestation, accelerating the global transition to clean energy, minimizing methane emissions, and making transportation more eco-friendly. Founded with a mission to boost economic mobility for children and families in the U.S., Ballmer Group Philanthropy finances entities focused on transforming opportunities and dismantling systemic inequalities. Addressing climate change is deemed a critical challenge that affects kids and families both domestically and globally.
Peter Ballmer is the son of Steve Ballmer
Peter Ballmer, the son of former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, openly discusses his experiences growing up affluent in the Feb. 13 episode. He admits to being “deeply uncomfortable” with his father’s billionaire status and fame. “It was not something that I wanted to be a part of who I was,” he remarked. “It’s not something that I made a part of my identity.”
Aaron Ballmer is the son of Steve Ballmer
As previously mentioned, Steve Ballmer is the proud father of three sons, with Aaron Ballmer being the youngest. As is often the case in families, the youngest child receives ample attention and pampering, and Aaron was no exception. Growing up with two older brothers to look up to, Aaron was deeply cherished. He followed in the educational footsteps of his siblings by attending Lakeside School. Later, he chose a different path by enrolling in St. Bonaventure University in 2011, where he pursued a BS in Sports Studies Human Motor Development.Interestingly, Aaron stands out among his siblings as the only one passionate about sports, opting to build a career in this field. His older brother, Sam Ballmer, earned a degree in Cognitive Science, while Peter Ballmer holds a degree in Computer Science.
