Company: Microsoft Employees: 228,000 Revenue: US $ 281.7bn

Satya Nadella, Microsoft’ s CEO since 2014, transformed the company through empathetic leadership and a growth mindset culture. He shifted Microsoft’ s focus toward cloud computing, AI and platform innovation while prioritising inclusion and collaboration. Satya champions the mission to empower every person and organisation globally, fostering sustainability and ethical AI development. Under his guidance, Microsoft surpassed a US $ 3tn market value and grew its Azure cloud to be a global leader. He promotes a“ One Microsoft” philosophy, enabling cross-team innovation and delivering cutting-edge technology solutions. Satya also emphasises digital transformation, responsible technology and empowering communities through accessible tech. His leadership style blends vision with empathy, driving both innovation and cultural evolution within Microsoft.

78 March 2026