Microsoft is entering a critical new phase under CEO Satya Nadella’s leadership, with the company announcing sweeping internal changes designed to prioritize artificial intelligence (AI), innovation, and data centre expansion. Nadella has stepped back from directly overseeing sales and marketing operations, handing those responsibilities to long-time executive Judson Althoff, while he concentrates on shaping Microsoft’s technical future.

In a note to employees, Nadella confirmed that Althoff, who has successfully led Microsoft’s sales efforts for over a decade, will now become CEO of the commercial business. This restructured role will give Althoff oversight of not just sales, but also marketing and operations, with Chief Marketing Officer Takeshi Numoto reporting into his group. Nadella

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