Satya Nadella
Satya Nadella 
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| Born | August 19, 1967 Hyderabad, India |
| Nationality | Indian, American |
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| Occupation | Business Executive |
| Title | Chairman & CEO of Microsoft |
| Years Active | 1992–present |
| Spouse | Anupama Nadella (m. 1992) |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | Microsoft.com |
Satya Nadella is an Indian-American business executive best known as the Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, one of the world’s leading technology companies. Under his leadership, Microsoft transformed its corporate culture, refocused on cloud computing, and became one of the most valuable companies in the world.
Early Life and Education
Born in Hyderabad, India, Nadella completed his bachelor's in electrical engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology. He moved to the U.S. for higher studies, earning a master's in computer science and an MBA from Booth School of Business.
Career at Microsoft
Satya joined Microsoft in 1992 and held key leadership roles across the company’s cloud and enterprise divisions. He was instrumental in building Microsoft's cloud platform, Azure, which became a cornerstone of the company's revenue growth.
In February 2014, he succeeded Steve Ballmer as CEO and later became Chairman of the Board in 2021. Nadella's leadership is credited with revitalizing Microsoft’s innovation, global relevance, and market cap.
Key Achievements
- Spearheaded the acquisition of LinkedIn, GitHub, and Activision Blizzard.
- Led Microsoft’s resurgence with a focus on cloud computing, AI, and enterprise solutions.
- Authored the book Hit Refresh, outlining Microsoft’s transformation journey.
Philosophy & Impact
Nadella emphasizes empathy, lifelong learning, and a growth mindset in leadership. He has redefined Microsoft’s internal culture to embrace openness and collaboration.
Awards and Recognition
- Named among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People
- Recognized with the Global Indian of the Year award
- Ranked consistently on Forbes and Fortune top executive lists