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Microsoft names new HR head

19 March

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Microsoft Corporation announced on Wednesday that it appointed its human resources (HR) veteran Amy Coleman as Chief People Officer (CEO), replacing Kathleen Hogan.

Meanwhile, Hogan will assume the position of Executive Vice President (EVP) Office of Strategy and Transformation, "a new role focused on defining our overarching corporate strategy and structure and leading our continuous transformation as a company" in the wake of Microsoft developing its artificial intelligence (AI) services.

Both will be reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Satya Nadella.

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