Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wearing a suit and tie against an orange background.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
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When Satya Nadella took over as CEO of Microsoft in 2014, he was on a mission to transform the company's culture.

A few months into the role as its CEO, the former engineer laid out his vision in a memo to staff.