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Satya Nadella

Chairman & CEO, Microsoft · United States

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-10Technology

Satya Nadella is the Chairman & CEO of Microsoft (MSFT). Nadella works across the technology sector and is based in the United States. Nadella has held the role since 2014. Earlier roles include positions at Sun Microsystems. Nadella was born in 1967 in Hyderabad and educated at Booth School of Business and Manipal Institute of Technology.

Chairman and chief executive of Microsoft, which he has led since 2014 through its shift to cloud and AI.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage of Satya Nadella has centered on Microsoft's artificial intelligence strategy, including claims that the company's proprietary AI chips are delivering significant efficiency gains and Nadella's optimism about a new OpenAI partnership. The coverage also reflects Nadella's broader concerns about AI industry dynamics, with reports capturing his warnings about over-reliance on single AI systems, concerns about intellectual property risks from AI labs, and critiques of competitive approaches in the sector. Additionally, some reports have examined tensions between Microsoft's AI investments and their potential impact on the company's existing business operations.

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Born
August 19, 1967 · Hyderabad
Citizenship
India, United States
Education
Booth School of Business, Manipal Institute of Technology, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Awards
CNN-News18 Indian of the Year, Financial Times Person of the Year, Padma Bhushan in trade and industry, Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, Time 100

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Satya Nadella presenting Microsoft Office for iPad at the 2014 launch event
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The Decision That Took Microsoft Office Beyond Windows

On his 52nd day as Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella stood on a stage in San Francisco and did something the company had avoided for years: he put Office on an iPad. The downloads were enormous. But…

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Satya Nadella: FAQ

Who is Satya Nadella?
Satya Nadella is the Chairman & CEO of Microsoft, based in United States.
What company does Satya Nadella lead?
Satya Nadella is Chairman & CEO of Microsoft, a role held since 2014.
Where did Satya Nadella work previously?
Earlier roles include Sun Microsystems (Technology staff, until 1992).
Where was Satya Nadella educated?
Satya Nadella studied at Booth School of Business, Manipal Institute of Technology, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.