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    Satya Nadella

    Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Microsoft Corp
    Board
    Since February 2014
    Age
    57 years
    Tenure
    Joined in 1992 and has progressed through key roles, including Senior Vice President of Search, Portal, and Advertising; Senior Vice President of Online Services; President of Server and Tools; Executive Vice President of Cloud and Enterprise; and eventually becoming CEO in February 2014 and Chairman in June 2021.

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    About

    Satya Nadella was born in India and is currently 57 years old. He has built an impressive career characterized by a continuous commitment to innovation and leadership at Microsoft.

    Joining Microsoft in 1992, he steadily advanced through multiple strategic roles. Over nearly three decades, he has overseen significant transformations: first as Senior Vice President of Search, Portal, and Advertising, then as Senior Vice President of Online Services, followed by his tenure as President of Server and Tools. His career culminated in assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer in February 2014 before later taking on the additional responsibilities of Chairman in June 2021.

    Throughout his career, his leadership has propelled Microsoft's focus on cloud computing and enterprise services. His strategic initiatives have redefined the company's market position and fostered a culture of innovation and collaboration among teams, which has been instrumental in driving sustained growth.

    Overall, his journey from joining Microsoft to leading as CEO and Chairman reflects not only a series of well-earned promotions but also a visionary approach to guiding one of the world's most influential technology companies.

    $MSFT Performance Under Satya Nadella

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    MSFT Executive Vice President, Cloud and Enterprise 2013–2014 N/A
    MSFT President, Server and Tools 2011–2013 N/A
    MSFT Senior Vice President, Online Services Division 2009–2011 N/A
    MSFT Senior Vice President, Search, Portal, and Advertising 2008–2009 N/A
    MSFT Vice President of the Business Division Prior to 2008 N/A
    Starbucks Corporation Director (former board member) N/A Former position

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary $2,500,000 AnnualFixed base salary for fiscal 2024
    Retirement Plan Contributions $11,500 AnnualIncludes 401(k) plan matching contributions
    All Other Compensation $169,791 AnnualComprises $11,500 Retirement Plan Contributions, $100,000 Charitable Gifts, $58,291 Security for Personal Travel

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    Performance Stock Awards (PSAs)

    Metric / DetailValue
    Performance Metrics & WeightsAzure and Other Cloud Services Revenue Growth: 35% ; Microsoft Cloud Revenue Growth (ex-Azure): 35% ; Search & News Advertising Revenue Growth (ex-TAC): 10% ; Xbox Content and Services Revenue Growth: 10% ; LinkedIn Sessions: 10%
    Threshold1,907 shares
    Target50,850 shares
    Maximum152,550 shares
    Grant DateSeptember 18, 2023
    Grant Date Fair Value$19,616,533
    Grant Date Stock Price$446.95
    Vesting ScheduleFull vesting after a three-year performance period, with annual evaluations based on set goals and Relative TSR results

    Annual Cash Incentive

    Metric / DetailValue
    Performance Metrics & WeightsFinancial Metrics: Incentive Plan Revenue at 35% and Operating Income at 35% ; Operational Metrics: Product & Strategy, Customers & Stakeholders, and Culture, Diversity & Sustainability at 10% each
    Target Cash Incentive Opportunity$7,500,000 (300% of base salary)
    Maximum Opportunity$15,000,000
    Achieved Financial Performance138.08% of target
    Achieved Operational Performance151.67% of target
    Combined Payout Percentage142.16% of target
    Final Payout$5,200,000 after a 50% reduction
    Evaluation PeriodAnnual assessment based on fiscal 2024 financial and operational results

    This performance compensation structure ties the awards closely to Microsoft's strategic and financial performance in fiscal 2024.