About
Satya Nadella has served as CEO of Microsoft since 2014, leading a remarkable transformation of the company and influencing the direction of the global technology industry. Prior to becoming CEO, he was Executive Vice President of Microsoft’s cloud and enterprise group, where he was a key architect of the company’s shift toward cloud computing.
As CEO, Nadella redirected Microsoft’s focus from an unsuccessful mobile strategy to high-growth areas such as cloud services, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality. In 2019, he drove Microsoft’s strategic partnership with OpenAI, giving developers access to advanced AI research and models like GPT-4. This collaboration fueled the development of groundbreaking AI-powered applications and positioned Microsoft at the forefront of generative AI innovation.
Under his leadership, Microsoft adopted a cloud-first approach, propelling Azure to the top tier of the cloud computing market and driving substantial growth across its cloud business. Nadella’s vision has consistently centered on empowering people and organizations through technology, making a meaningful impact on work, life, and society. His foresight in embracing generative AI has opened a new chapter in the evolution of technology, reinforcing Microsoft’s role as a leader in shaping the future.