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Microsoft CEO relinquishes some duties, names new commercial chief

Microsoft CEO relinquishes some duties, names new commercial chief
Satya Nadella. (Image: Getty)
The Wall Street Journal
By Sebastion Herrera and Connor HartMicrosoft chief executive Satya Nadella is handing off some responsibilities, citing a need to focus on the company’s biggest artificial intelligence bets.Nadella said in a note to employees on Wednesday that Judson Althoff has been promoted to helm the company’s commercial business, essentially overseeing a large swath of the technology giant’s operations.Althoff will also lead the company’s new commercial leadership team and oversee marketing, with chief marketing officer Takeshi Num...

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