Microsoft names Satya Nadella to replace Steve Ballmer

[sree45]

Technology giant Microsoft has said Satya Nadella will succeed Steve Ballmer as its next chief executive.

Mr Nadella is currently Microsoft's head of Cloud and Enterprise, which builds and runs the firm's computing platforms and developer tools.

In August, Mr Ballmer said he would retire within 12 months. Leaders from a range of industries are rumoured to have been considered for the post.

Microsoft also said Bill Gates would step down as chairman of the company.

Mr Gates will take up a new role as technology adviser.

Microsoft's lead independent director John Thompson is to take over from Mr Gates as the company's chairman.

Mr Thompson led the search committee for Microsoft's new chief executive, and said last year that more than 100 possible candidates had been identified.

New leadership
Mr Nadella, 44, is Microsoft's third chief executive. The Indian-born executive joined the company in 1992 and he has degrees in electronics, computer science and business administration.

He previously headed up its server and tools business before being put in charge of the unit that built Microsoft's Cloud OS service, which powers products such as Bing, Skype and Xbox Live.

Investors have been calling for new leadership at the technology giant, saying it needs a significant shakeup in order to become more innovative and profitable.

However, some critics have pointed out that Mr Nadella has had no experience of running a company, let alone one as big as Microsoft.


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[Cherokee]

Microsoft announced this morning that Satya Nadella will serve as its third chief executive.

Various reports over the past week pegged Nadella, Microsoft’s former cloud and enterprise head, as the leading candidate to replace Steve Ballmer when he retires later this year. Nadella’s appointment makes it clear that cloud services will play a big role in Microsoft’s future.

Microsoft also announced that founder Bill Gates will step down as chairman of the board and take on a new Technology Advisor role to “devote more time to the company.” John Thompson, who led the new CEO search, will take up the mantle as chairman of the board.


“Microsoft is one of those rare companies to have truly revolutionized the world through technology, and I couldn’t be more honored to have been chosen to lead the company,” Nadella said in a statement this morning. “The opportunity ahead for Microsoft is vast, but to seize it, we must focus clearly, move faster and continue to transform. A big part of my job is to accelerate our ability to bring innovative products to our customers more quickly.”

An Indian immigrant and 22-year Microsoft veteran, Nadella led the development of the company’s cloud services, which serves as the backbone for things like Office 365, Xbox Live, and Bing. One of Nadella’s big challenges going forward will be to help Microsoft regain some relevance in the mobile world. Windows Phone has inched its way towards being the third-place smartphone platform, but that was mainly due to BlackBerry’s implosion and success in European markets.


“Microsoft is a really complex business. … You’re never going to find a CEO who is going to do it all,” said Kevin Spain, a former Microsoft executive who previously worked with Nadella and now serves as a general partner at Emergence Capital Partners. ” Instead, you need someone who is a great leader and a great teambuilder, and I think Satya is both of those things.”

Steven Sinofsky, the former Microsoft Windows head who was once considered a leading CEO candidate before he abruptly left the company last year, congratulated Nadella on Twitter this morning.

Another Indian Immigrant in U.S. success story

 

[Robinhood Pandey]

Je batt. . . .

Congratulations to Mr. Nadella for this Achievement. . .he made every Indian proud !!

Can we expect more Investment from Microsoft in India now ???

 

[Aarush]

Satya Nadella
New Title
Chief Executive Officer
Old Title
Executive Vice President, Microsoft’s Cloud and Enterprise group
Age
46
Family
Married to Anupama Nadella; three children
City of residence
Bellevue
Career
Joined Microsoft in 1992 as a program manager for Windows developer relations group. Named vice president of Microsoft bCentral in 1999, corporate vice president of Microsoft Business Solutions in 2001, senior vice president of Online Services division in 2007, president of Server and Tools business in 2011.
Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Mangalore University; master’s degree in computer science from University of Wisconsin; master’s degree in business administration from University of Chicago.
Hometown
Hyderabad, India

 

[Cherokee]

I have one question . He is 46 years of age . He joined microsoft 22 years back so that makes it 24 when he joined MS .

But bachelors ( 22 years of age ) + Masters ( 2 years ) + MBA ( 2 years) makes him at minimum 26 years of age ?? Or is MBA part time ??

 

[Aarush]

Nice catch.....from wikipedia...

He was born in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India to an IAS officer, B. N. Yugandhar, hailing from Guntur District.[4] who was a member of thePlanning Commission during 2004-2009 under Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.[5] Satya attended the Hyderabad Public School in Begumpet[6]before attaining a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical & Electronics degree from Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, Karnataka.[3][7][8][9]
After moving to the US, Nadella earned an MS in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee [10] and an MBA from theUniversity of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Nadella worked for Sun Microsystems, as a member of its technology staff, prior to joining Microsoft in 1992

‘He knows his stuff’: CEO Satya Nadella is well-liked, low-profile | Business & Technology | The Seattle Times

 

[Jf Thunder]

well damn, now there are gonna be viruses in Pakistan's stock of windows

 

[DesiGuy]

Congrats..really smart guy!

Am I still gonna see indians living in India bashing NRI's contribution as nothing for India..?

 

[nik22]

well damn, now there are gonna be viruses in Pakistan's stock of windows

lol. He is no more an Indian. He is probably in likes of Bobby Jindal. These people are more American than white people

 

[Robinhood Pandey]

well damn, now there are gonna be viruses in Pakistan's stock of windows

@Spring Onion didi ji. . . look who is a rondoo now . . .

 

[Chinese-Dragon]

Is Hyderabad known for tech, I thought it was Bangalore?

Congratulations to the new CEO of Microsoft.

 

[Robinhood Pandey]

Is Hyderabad known for tech, I thought it was Bangalore?

Congratulations to the new CEO of Microsoft.

Yes it is. .

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[Aarush]

Is Hyderabad known for tech, I thought it was Bangalore?

yes mate..hyderabad is also a hub of software professionals and IT like bangalore, pune...

 

[Jf Thunder]

lol. He is no more an Indian. He is probably in likes of Bobby Jindal. These people are more American than white people

well then, i think he then just going to spy on us .__. and Indian would have been better

 

[Cheetah786]

Congratulation Satya Nadella i will judge you on the new operating system hopefully its not windows 8 with lipstick. oh way the minute i said windows 8 with lipstick now all the jawans will be updating to windows 8.