On February 4, 2014, Nadella became CEO of Microsoft, the third person to hold the office in the company’s nearly 40-year history, after company cofounder Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer. Learn about Satya Nadella's background, achievements and roles at Microsoft since 1992. He leads the cloud infrastructure and services business and serves on the board of the University of Chicago. Microsoft leadership history from founder Bill Gates to current CEO Satya Nadella, charting the tech giant's transformations amid computing revolutions. Learn how Satya Nadella led Microsoft’s rise with cloud tech, smart acquisitions, and a bold, growth-driven mindset.