Microsoft Announces Major Changes in Marketing Leadership: Key Promotions and Departures

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Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, announced changes in the company’s marketing leadership. Takeshi Numoto is promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, while Yusuf Mehdi is promoted to Executive Vice President, Consumer Chief Marketing Officer. Chris Capossela, after ten years as CMO, is leaving the company.Bullet Points:

Microsoft’s Marketing Leadership Undergoes a Major Change

Microsoft’s marketing leadership is undergoing a significant transformation, as announced by CEO Satya Nadella. The company’s Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Chris Capossela, is stepping down after a decade of successful tenure.

“Marketing excellence at Microsoft is key to how we drive business growth and for the past ten years, Chris Capossela has done a terrific job as our CMO driving revenue and brand love for the company.” – Satya Nadella

New Leadership Appointments

Takeshi Numoto is being promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer. Numoto, who has been instrumental in Microsoft’s Cloud transformation, will report directly to Nadella.

Meanwhile, Yusuf Mehdi is being promoted to Executive Vice President, Consumer Chief Marketing Officer. He will report to Numoto and continue his work on Microsoft Copilot product marketing, Search, Ad, & News, and Devices & Creativity Customer Solution Areas (CSAs).

Embracing the AI-Powered Future

These leadership changes come as Microsoft embraces a new era of AI. The company is keen on leveraging AI-powered services to enhance end-user experiences.

“As this new era of AI is upon us, we’ve decided this is the right time to put that plan into action.” – Satya Nadella

Focus on Gaming Business

Following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard King, Microsoft is doubling down on its Gaming business. Ami Silverman and her Consumer Sales Organization will now report to Phil Spencer, CEO of Gaming.

Chris Capossela’s Departure

After 32 years of dedicated service, Chris Capossela is leaving Microsoft. His leadership and commitment to the company’s mission and culture have been highly appreciated.

Please join Microsoft in congratulating Takeshi and Yusuf on their new roles and extending a big thank you to Chris for his contributions to the company.

  • Takeshi Numoto, a key figure in Microsoft’s Cloud transformation, is promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Yusuf Mehdi is promoted to Executive Vice President, Consumer Chief Marketing Officer, and will lead Microsoft Copilot product marketing.
  • Mehdi will continue to lead Search, Ad, & News and Devices & Creativity Customer Solution Areas (CSAs).
  • Ami Silverman and her Consumer Sales Organization will report to Phil Spencer, CEO of Gaming, to drive growth in the Gaming business.
  • Chris Capossela, after a decade as CMO and 32 years of service, is leaving Microsoft.
  • From the The Official Microsoft Blog



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