Satya Nadella
Indian-born American business executive
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| 2024 | Nadella's compensation from Microsoft reached $79.1 million, a 63% increase from his 2023 compensation of $48.5 million. |
| 2024 | Named as a Time 100 honoree for the second time, further cementing his global influence. |
| 2024 | Named as a Time 100 honoree for the second time, further cementing his global influence. |
| 2024 | Nadella's compensation from Microsoft reached $79.1 million, a 63% increase from his 2023 compensation of $48.5 million. |
| January 2024 | Awarded an honorary Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology, acknowledging his professional accomplishments. |
| January 2024 | Awarded an honorary Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology, acknowledging his professional accomplishments. |
| 2023 | Satya Nadella, along with Soma Somasegar, Samir Bodas, Ashok Krishnamurthi, Sanjay Parthasarathy, and the GMR Group, purchased the Seattle Orcas cricket team for the Major League Cricket season. |
| 2023 | Satya Nadella, along with Soma Somasegar, Samir Bodas, Ashok Krishnamurthi, Sanjay Parthasarathy, and the GMR Group, purchased the Seattle Orcas cricket team for the Major League Cricket season. |
| 2022 | The Government of India awarded Nadella the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in India, recognizing his significant contributions. |
| 2022 | The Government of India awarded Nadella the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in India, recognizing his significant contributions. |
| February 2022 | His son Zain, who was a legally blind quadriplegic with cerebral palsy, passed away at the age of 26. |
| February 2022 | His son Zain, who was a legally blind quadriplegic with cerebral palsy, passed away at the age of 26. |
| 2021 | Became chairperson of Microsoft, succeeding John W. Thompson and expanding his leadership role in the company. |
| 2021 | Appointed as Chairperson of The Business Council, serving until 2022. |
| 2021 | Appointed as Chairperson of The Business Council, serving until 2022. |
| 2021 | Became chairperson of Microsoft, succeeding John W. Thompson and expanding his leadership role in the company. |
| 2020 | Received recognition as Global Indian Business Icon at CNBC-TV18's India Business Leader Awards in Mumbai. |
| 2020 | Received recognition as Global Indian Business Icon at CNBC-TV18's India Business Leader Awards in Mumbai. |
| 2019 | Nadella was named Financial Times Person of the Year and Fortune Magazine Businessperson of the Year, highlighting his prominent leadership in the business world. |
| 2019 | Nadella was named Financial Times Person of the Year and Fortune Magazine Businessperson of the Year, highlighting his prominent leadership in the business world. |
| 2018 | Satya Nadella was named as a Time 100 honoree, recognizing his significant influence and achievements. |
| 2018 | Satya Nadella was named as a Time 100 honoree, recognizing his significant influence and achievements. |
| October 26 2018 | Microsoft acquired GitHub for US$7.5 billion under Nadella's leadership. |
| October 26 2018 | Microsoft acquired GitHub for US$7.5 billion under Nadella's leadership. |
| 2017 | Published his book 'Hit Refresh', exploring his life and career at Microsoft, with profits designated to go to Microsoft Philanthropies and nonprofit organizations. |
| 2017 | Joined the Starbucks Board of Directors, serving until 2024. |
| 2017 | Published his book 'Hit Refresh', exploring his life and career at Microsoft, with profits designated to go to Microsoft Philanthropies and nonprofit organizations. |
| 2017 | Joined the Starbucks Board of Directors, serving until 2024. |
| 2016 | Nadella oversaw the purchase of professional network LinkedIn for $26.2 billion. |
| 2016 | Microsoft joined the Linux Foundation as a Platinum member, signaling a major shift in the company's approach to open-source technology. |
| 2016 | Received $84.5 million in annual compensation, highlighting his significant contributions to Microsoft's business transformation. |
| 2016 | Nadella oversaw the purchase of professional network LinkedIn for $26.2 billion. |
| 2016 | Microsoft joined the Linux Foundation as a Platinum member, signaling a major shift in the company's approach to open-source technology. |
| 2016 | Received $84.5 million in annual compensation, highlighting his significant contributions to Microsoft's business transformation. |
| 2014 | Nadella made his first acquisition with Microsoft, purchasing Mojang (creators of Minecraft) for $2.5 billion. |
| 2014 | Nadella made his first acquisition with Microsoft, purchasing Mojang (creators of Minecraft) for $2.5 billion. |
| October 2014 | Nadella attended a Women in Computing event and made controversial comments about women not asking for raises, which led to significant criticism and a subsequent apology. |
| October 2014 | Nadella attended a Women in Computing event and made controversial comments about women not asking for raises, which led to significant criticism and a subsequent apology. |
| February 2014 | Completed tenure as President of the Server & Tools Division, having played a crucial role in Microsoft's cloud computing strategy. |
| February 2014 | Completed tenure as President of the Server & Tools Division, having played a crucial role in Microsoft's cloud computing strategy. |
| February 4 2014 | Nadella was announced as the new CEO of Microsoft, becoming the third CEO in the company's history after Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer. |
| February 4 2014 | Nadella was announced as the new CEO of Microsoft, becoming the third CEO in the company's history after Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer. |
| 2013 | Base salary was reported at $669,167, with total compensation around $7.6 million, reflecting his growing importance in the company. |
| 2013 | Base salary was reported at $669,167, with total compensation around $7.6 million, reflecting his growing importance in the company. |
| June 2013 | Cloud Services revenue grew to $20.3 billion under Nadella's leadership, demonstrating significant growth in Microsoft's cloud infrastructure. |
| June 2013 | Cloud Services revenue grew to $20.3 billion under Nadella's leadership, demonstrating significant growth in Microsoft's cloud infrastructure. |
| February 9 2011 | Appointed President of the Server & Tools Division, leading a significant transformation in Microsoft's business and technology culture towards cloud infrastructure and services. |
| February 9 2011 | Appointed President of the Server & Tools Division, leading a significant transformation in Microsoft's business and technology culture towards cloud infrastructure and services. |
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