On October 1, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed that Judson Althoff, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer, has been elevated to CEO of Microsoft’s Commercial Business Unit—the company’s largest revenue-generating division. This leadership reshuffle aligns with Nadella’s vision of navigating what he describes as a “seismic shift in AI platforms.” By delegating operational oversight of the Commercial Business Unit to Althoff, Nadella aims to intensify his focus on driving Microsoft’s technological advancements, while retaining his role as the company’s overarching CEO.