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Who is Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella?
SATYA Nadella is known for being one of the big bosses at Microsoft.
Sadly the tech giant confirmed that his son Zain Nadella, 26, had died in an email sent to employees on March 1, 2022.
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Who is Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella?
Originally from Hyderabad, India, 54-year-old Satya was born on August 19, 1967.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Mangalore University, a master’s degree in computer science from the University of Wisconsin, and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Chicago.
Satya married wife Anu in 1992 and the couple live in Washington.
The couple are part owners of Seattle Sounders FC, a Major League Soccer club.
When did Satya Nadella join Microsoft?
Satya actually joined Microsoft back in 1992 and is known for transforming some of the tech giant’s biggest products over the years.
He succeeded Steve Ballmer as Microsoft CEO in 2014 and John Thompson in 2021 as executive chairman.
He was formerly the executive vice president of Microsoft’s cloud and enterprise group.
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How many children does Satya Nadella have?
Satya had three children, but sadly Zain passed away in March 2022.
The 26-year-old was the eldest of the kids born to Satya and his wife Anu.
Zain was born with cerebral palsy and required life-saving treatment just months after his birth.
When Satya took over as Microsoft Corp CEO he focused on designing products to help disabled users.
He admitted that Zain’s challenges when growing up had a “profound impact” on him.
Zain received a lot of his treatment at Seattle’s Children’s Hospital.
The Nadellas committed $15million to the hospital to help support precision medicine neurosciences, mental and behavioral healthcare, and help provide equitable access to care.
Jeff Sperring, CEO of the Children’s Hospital, paid tribute to the 26-year-old as news of his death emerged.
He said: “Zain will be remembered for his eclectic taste in music, his bright sunny smile, and the immense joy he brought to his family and all those who loved him.”
