Early Life
Satya Narayana Nadella was born on August 19, 1967, in Hyderabad, India. His father was an Indian Administrative Service officer, and his mother was a Sanskrit lecturer. Nadella attended the Hyderabad Public School and earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the Manipal Institute of Technology in 1988.
Rise to Success
Nadella moved to the United States to pursue further education, earning a Master of Science in computer science from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in 1990, followed by an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 1997. He began his career at Sun Microsystems before joining Microsoft in 1992. Over the years, he took on various roles, including Executive Vice President of Microsoft's cloud and enterprise group. On February 4, 2014, Nadella became the CEO of Microsoft. He was appointed Chairman of Microsoft in 2021.
Key Business Strategies
Under Nadella's leadership, Microsoft has shifted its focus to cloud-based services, AI, and cross-platform compatibility. He emphasized a 'learn-it-all' culture, fostering innovation and a growth mindset. This focus, along with strategic acquisitions and the growth of Microsoft Azure, has significantly boosted Microsoft's revenue and market capitalization. His leadership principles include creating clarity, generating energy, and delivering success.
Philanthropy
Nadella's book, "Hit Refresh", explored his life and career at Microsoft. The profits from the book are donated to Microsoft Philanthropies and other nonprofit organizations.