Career Timeline of Satya Nadella: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Satya Nadella

How Satya Nadella built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Satya Nadella is an Indian-American business executive and the current chairman and CEO of Microsoft. He took over as CEO in 2014, succeeding Steve Ballmer, and became chairman in 2021, replacing John W. Thompson. Previously, he served as the executive vice president of Microsoft's cloud and enterprise group, where he spearheaded the development and management of the company's computing platforms. Nadella's leadership has been marked by a shift towards cloud computing and a focus on innovation and collaboration within Microsoft.

1992: Joins Microsoft

In 1992, Nadella joined Microsoft after working at Sun Microsystems.

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2011: Leadership Role

In 2011, Nadella took over leadership of Microsoft's Server and Tools Business.

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2013: Nadella's Salary in 2013

In 2013, Nadella's base salary was $669,167, and his total compensation was around $7.6 million including stock bonuses.

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February 2014: Appointment as Microsoft CEO

On February 4, 2014, Satya Nadella was announced as the new CEO of Microsoft, becoming the third CEO in the company's history.

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2014: CEO Appointment

In 2014, Nadella became CEO. Microsoft stock has increased nearly tenfold since he took over the position.

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2014: Nadella Succeeds Ballmer as Microsoft CEO

In 2014, Satya Nadella became the CEO of Microsoft, succeeding Steve Ballmer.

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2016: Compensation

In 2016, Nadella received $84.5 million in pay.

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2017: Publication of "Hit Refresh"

In 2017, Nadella published his book "Hit Refresh", with profits going to Microsoft Philanthropies.

Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone
Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone
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2021: Nadella Becomes Chairman of Microsoft

In 2021, Satya Nadella became the chairman of Microsoft, succeeding John W. Thompson.

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2023: Compensation Details

In 2023, Nadella's compensation from Microsoft was $48.5 million.

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2024: Compensation Increase

In 2024, Nadella's compensation from Microsoft totaled $79.1 million, a 63% increase over his 2023 compensation.

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