Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft, will be presented with the Media Person of the Year Award at Cannes Lions in June 2009, in recognition of his leadership and Microsoft's continued commitment to digital advertising. "We are delighted to honour Steve Ballmer, a passionate and dynamic personality whose energetic leadership and vision over the years has made Microsoft into the global leading brand that has touched the lives of millions, and changed the face of worldwide communication," commented Philip Thomas, festival CEO, earlier this week. Ballmer will be honoured during the Press, Cyber and Design Lions awards ceremony on the evening of Wednesday, 24 June 2009. Earlier that day, delegates will be able to listen to Ballmer presenting the Microsoft Advertising seminar.
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