Bill Gates returns to Microsoft as Technology Adviser

4th February 2014
Bill Gates returns to Microsoft as Technology Adviser

In 2008, Bill Gates left his full-time executive role at Microsoft. 6 years later, Microsoft's new CEO Satya Nadella, asked Bill Gates to increase his time spent at Microsoft, serving as Technology Advisor.

On 4th February, Satya Nadella sent his first company email as CEO, in which he said:

I’ve been fortunate to work closely with both Bill and Steve in my different roles at Microsoft, and as I step in as CEO, I’ve asked Bill to devote additional time to the company, focused on technology and products.

Related information:

• Centre for Computing History: Microsoft
• Microsoft: Satya Nadella email to employees on first day as CEO, Feb 04, 2014

Images:

• Bill Gates in 2014
  Credit: Microsoft. Images remain the copyright of the original copyright holder. Used under fair use policy for educational purposes only.

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