Overview

• Pavan Davuluri, an IIT Madras graduate, takes over as the new head of Microsoft Windows and Surface, following the departure of Panos Panay.
• The reorganization aims to unify the Windows Experiences and Windows + Devices teams, enhancing collaboration with the Microsoft AI team.
• Davuluri's leadership is expected to drive innovation in silicon, systems, and devices, emphasizing AI integration.
• The move comes after the appointment of Mustafa Suleyman as CEO of a new AI team, signaling a strong focus on consumer AI products.
• Mikhail Parakhin, former head of the Bing search engine and advertising businesses, is exploring new roles within Microsoft.