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Bill Gates says Satya Nadella was 'almost' passed over for Microsoft CEO role


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Bill Gates said he always backed Satya Nadella to lead Microsoft, but the current CEO was "almost" passed over in the succession process.

The article from MSN discusses how Bill Gates revealed that Satya Nadella was nearly overlooked for the CEO position at Microsoft. Initially, Nadella was not considered a top candidate for the role, with Gates and other board members contemplating other external candidates. However, after a series of interviews and evaluations, Nadella's deep understanding of Microsoft's technology, his vision for the company's future, and his leadership qualities became apparent. Gates highlighted Nadella's ability to foster a culture of innovation and his strategic decisions, like the focus on cloud computing with Azure, which have significantly contributed to Microsoft's resurgence and growth. The article underscores the importance of recognizing internal talent and the potential oversight in leadership transitions.

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