
Satya Narayana Nadella, an Indian-American business executive, has led Microsoft through a major transformation since taking over as CEO in 2014.
Born on August 19, 1967, he holds a background in electrical engineering from the Manipal Institute of Technology, a Master’s degree in computer science from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Prior to assuming the CEO role, Nadella had a long career at Microsoft, starting in 1992, leading key projects such as the transition to cloud computing.
He served as senior vice president of R&D for the Online Services Division, vice president of the Microsoft Business Division, and president of the Server and Tools business.
Nadella also oversaw strategic acquisitions such as LinkedIn for $26 billion and Activision Blizzard for $69 billion, as well as an investment of over $10 billion in OpenAI, making him a key player in the AI revolution.
Numerous awards and recognitions, including the Time 100, Financial Times Person of the Year, and the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian honor, affirm his position as an influential global technology leader.