Reuters: Satya Nadella named three executives to its cloud, devices and Xbox gaming systems.
Reuters: Satya Nadella named three executives to its cloud, devices and Xbox gaming systems.
In a public email, the world’s largest software maker promoted Scott Guthrie to head of the cloud and enterprise group, the $20 billion division that Nadella helmed before replacing Steve Ballmer as CEO in February.
Former Nokia Oyj chief executive Stephen Elop – at one time considered a candidate to replace Ballmer – will join Microsoft as executive vice president of the devices group, reporting to Nadella, after Microsoft closes its $7.2 billion acquisition of the Finnish device manufacturer. The two companies announced the transaction in September.
Microsoft also named Phil Spencer to lead its Xbox operation, reporting to operating systems group chief Terry Myerson. As the head of hardware, Elop will also play a role in developing the Xbox, Nadella said in the memo.
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