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Satya Nadella becomes Microsoft chairman

2021

United States of America

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Updated By: History Editorial Network (HEN)

Published: 06/01/2026

Updated: 06/01/2026

Satya Nadella succeeded John W. Thompson as the chairman of Microsoft in 2021.

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