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Microsoft has promoted Satya Nadella to the role of president its server and tools business.


"Satya has deep experience in both our server business and online services, which will help accelerate our momentum while setting the course to deliver the cloud computing scenarios of the future," said chief executive officer Steve Ballmer.

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Mr Nadella was previously a senior vice president, leading engineering efforts in the company's online services division. He is a 19-year Microsoft veteran.

"Our server and tools business is one of the fastest growing and most profitable businesses at Microsoft," Mr Nadella said. "I see great opportunity for Microsoft to grow the business and also lead the way in the transformation of enterprise IT. I'm excited to work with such a high-caliber team to chart the path for our continued success today and growth in the future."

He succeeds Bob Muglia, who will leave Microsoft midyear.