Satya Nadella
Chief Executive Officer | Microsoft
Biography
Satya Narayana Nadella is an Indian-American business executive and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Microsoft. He joined Microsoft in 1992 and steadily advanced through leadership roles in cloud computing, enterprise, and product development. In 2014, Nadella succeeded Steve Ballmer as CEO, becoming the company’s third leader after Bill Gates and Ballmer. Under his leadership, Microsoft has transformed into a cloud-first, mobile-first organisation, driving growth through Azure, Office 365, and AI-powered products.
Career Highlights
Early Career at Microsoft
Joined Microsoft in 1992, contributing to Windows NT development.
Played a key role in growing Microsoft’s cloud computing division.
Leadership Roles
Senior Vice President of Research and Development for the Online Services Division.
President of Microsoft’s Server and Tools Division, leading the company’s move to cloud infrastructure and services.
CEO of Microsoft (2014–Present)
Became CEO on February 4, 2014.
Oversaw the growth of Microsoft Azure, making it one of the world’s leading cloud platforms.
Led the acquisition of LinkedIn (2016), GitHub (2018), and Nuance Communications (2021).
Expanded Microsoft’s focus on artificial intelligence, enterprise solutions, and cross-platform integration.
Recognition
Nadella has been recognised globally for his leadership style, emphasising empathy, collaboration, and innovation. He has been featured in Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” list and is widely credited with revitalising Microsoft’s culture and market value.
Publications
Author of Hit Refresh (2017), a book reflecting on his personal journey and Microsoft’s ongoing transformation.