Satya Nadella's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 31, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Satya Nadella.

Satya Nadella is an Indian-American business executive currently serving as the chairman and CEO of Microsoft. He took over the CEO role in 2014, succeeding Steve Ballmer, and became chairman in 2021, replacing John W. Thompson. Prior to his CEO appointment, Nadella held the position of executive vice president of Microsoft's cloud and enterprise group, where he was responsible for the development and operation of the company's computing platforms. His leadership has been marked by a focus on cloud computing and a shift in Microsoft's corporate culture.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

June 2013: Cloud Services Revenue

In June 2013, Microsoft's Cloud Services revenue grew to $20.3 billion.

2014: Acquisition of Mojang

In 2014, Nadella's first acquisition with Microsoft was Mojang, the company known for Minecraft, for $2.5 billion.

2014: Increased Stock Value since becoming CEO

Since Nadella became CEO in 2014, Microsoft stock has increased nearly tenfold, with a 27% annual growth rate.

2016: Microsoft joined the Linux Foundation

In 2016, Microsoft joined the Linux Foundation as a Platinum member, with Nadella proclaiming "Microsoft ❤️ Linux".

2016: Purchase of LinkedIn

In 2016, Nadella oversaw the purchase of LinkedIn for $26.2 billion.

October 2018: Acquisition of GitHub

On October 26, 2018, Microsoft acquired GitHub for US$7.5 billion under Nadella's leadership.

2018: Time 100 Honoree

In 2018, Nadella was a Time 100 honoree.

2019: Awards

In 2019, Nadella was named Financial Times Person of the Year and Fortune Magazine Businessperson of the Year.

2020: Awarded as Global Indian Business Icon

In 2020, Nadella was recognized as Global Indian Business Icon at CNBC-TV18's India Business Leader Awards in Mumbai.

2022: Awarded Padma Bhushan

In 2022, the Government of India awarded Nadella the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in India.

November 2023: Increased Stock Value

As of November 2023, Microsoft stock had increased nearly tenfold since Nadella became CEO in 2014, with a 27% annual growth rate, ending a 14-year period of near zero growth.