Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella receives Padma Bhushan, says digital technology will define the next decade

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• Oct 21, 2022 | Kabir Chakraborty

"The next decade will be defined by digital technology," said Nadella.

Digital
Desk: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was presented with
the Padma Bhushan this year by India's consul general, T.V Nagendra Prasad, in
San Francisco, California. After the Bharat Ratna and Padma Vibhushan, this is
India's third-highest civilian award. According to the news agency PTI, the
55-year-old Microsoft executive was named one of the 17 awardees earlier this
year.

color:black">According to Microsoft, during his meeting with Prasad, Nadella
discussed the critical role that digital technology plays in enabling inclusive
growth in India. The discussion centred on India's growth trajectory and its
potential to be a global political and technological leader. 

"We
are living in a historic period of economic, societal, and technological
change." "The next decade will be defined by digital
technology," said Nadella. Indian industries and organizations of all
sizes are turning to technology to help them do more with less, resulting in
greater innovation, agility, and resilience ".

color:black">Nadella joined Microsoft in 1992 and was quickly raised through the
ranks due to his leadership skills. In February 2014, he was named CEO of
Microsoft. The corporation's market capitalization was around $311 billion at
the time. It is now worth more than $2.26 trillion. When Microsoft passed the
$1 trillion valuation mark in April 2019, it was one of the first companies to
do so. He was named Microsoft chairman in June 2021, giving him the authority
to set the board's agenda.

color:black">In addition, he serves on the boards of trustees for his alma
mater, the University of Chicago, and Starbucks. Nadella currently resides in
Bellevue, Washington, with his family.

color:black">Nadella spoke earlier this week about the changing work culture in
the aftermath of the pandemic, saying that many employees are eager to return
to work to reestablish connections and rebuild teams.

color:black">Like most tech biggies like Google and Amazon, Microsoft is
following a hybrid model for work where workers have to come to the office for
limited days per week.  

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