Leaked Microsoft organizational chart shows the 16 executives helping Satya Nadella in the AI race

"Brad Smith is the face of Microsoft when it comes to public affairs. He's built a reputation as "the statesman of the technology industry," and become one of the most influential voices on tech policy, particularly on issues related to AI, cybersecurity, data privacy, and human rights. Smith's diplomatic approach has at times kept Microsoft out of regulators' crosshairs. He runs the Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs, or "CELA," team in charge of legal and regulatory matters, government affairs, and corporate responsibility."

"Kevin Scott is one of the most influential AI executives at Microsoft. As chief technology officer and executive vice president of AI and research, it's Scott's job to define the company's long-term technology strategy. Nadella named Scott CTO in early 2017. His mandate was initially broad, and he remained relatively low-profile at Microsoft. By the next year, he started focusing on AI and brokered Microsoft's initial investment in OpenAI, which became one of the most consequential partnerships in the tech industry."

Satya Nadella reorganized Microsoft's executive leadership, listing 16 direct reports and shifting duties to accelerate the company's AI strategy and cloud growth. Brad Smith serves as vice chair and president and leads Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA), overseeing legal and regulatory matters, government affairs, corporate responsibility, and public controversies. Smith's diplomacy helps manage regulation, geopolitics, data-governance, and reputational risks as Microsoft expands its cloud and AI footprint. Kevin Scott is chief technology officer and executive vice president of AI and research, responsible for long-term technology strategy and for brokering Microsoft's initial investment in OpenAI. Takeshi Numoto is chief marketing officer.

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