Microsoft has named Christopher Young as executive vice president of business development. He will report directly to Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella.
Under his new role, Christopher Young will be responsible for developing Microsoft’s global business development strategies that drive growth across the company. This includes leading the evaluation and execution of strategic partnership opportunities, including alliances, venture investments and joint ventures that align with corporate strategy.
“The pace of change in our world is accelerating, and technology-driven experiences that are more connected, interactive and intelligent are the drivers,” Young said, “It is great to be joining Microsoft, to help lead this transformation in the way we work and live.”
With vast experience in technology and cybersecurity, Young most recently served as chief executive officer of McAfee, a cybersecurity company. In 2017, Young led the initiative to spin McAfee out of Intel as a standalone company and since then has spearheaded McAfee’s mission to protect systems and data of customers around the globe. Previously, Young held senior leadership positions at Cisco, VMware, RSA and AOL.
Speaking on the new appointment, CEO Satya Nadella, said – “I’ve known Chris for many years and have admired his accomplishments as a leader. His experience and skills are an invaluable addition to our company and the senior leadership team. We know that for our customers and partners, the next decade of economic growth will be defined by the digital investments made today. With Chris’ leadership, the Business Development team will continue to be a key accelerant for our partnerships and new growth opportunities.”
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