Microsoft Names Amy Coleman Chief People Officer as Kathleen Hogan Shifts to Strategy Role

The leadership changes reflect Microsoft's focus on adapting to AI-driven industry shifts and refining organizational strategy and culture.

Kathleen Hogan transitions from Chief People Officer to Executive Vice President of Strategy and Transformation, reporting directly to CEO Satya Nadella.
Amy Coleman, a 25-year Microsoft veteran, has been appointed as Chief People Officer, also reporting to Nadella.
Hogan's new role emphasizes defining Microsoft's corporate strategy and driving continuous transformation across people, processes, and portfolio.
Coleman played a pivotal role in shaping Microsoft's hybrid work model and leading the HR response during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Under Hogan's leadership, Microsoft saw significant cultural transformation and workforce growth, reaching approximately 228,000 employees in 2024.