Microsoft Names Pavan Davuluri as Head of Windows and Surface Teams
| Key Point | Details |
|---|---|
| New Leadership | Pavan Davuluri named head of Windows and Surface teams. |
| Previous Leader | Panos Panay left for Amazon in 2023. |
| About Pavan Davuluri | 23-year Microsoft veteran; expertise in PC, Xbox, Surface, and Windows. |
| Education | Graduate of IIT Madras and the University of Maryland. |
| Recent Role | Corporate VP of Windows and Silicon & Systems Integration. |
| Reorganization Purpose | Holistic approach for AI era: silicon, systems, experiences, and devices. |
| Consolidation | Windows and Surface teams unified under Davuluri for the first time. |
| Responsibilities | Oversees Windows client/cloud experiences and Surface hardware development. |
| Predecessor | Mikhail Parakhin, now exploring new roles outside Microsoft. |
| Collaboration | Closer ties between Windows group and AI team led by Mustafa Suleyman. |
| Microsoft's AI Focus | Doubled down on AI under CEO Satya Nadella; acquired Inflection AI talent. |
| Davuluri's Task | Steer Windows into an AI-driven future. |