Microsoft promotes few sales leaders: What makes this change important for the company – The Times of India

Microsoft has officially promoted four top sales executives to the rank of Executive Vice President, a report has said. The promotions come just months after Judson Althoff was elevated to CEO of Microsoft’s Commercial Business. These promoted leaders will continue to report directly to Althoff, serving as the frontline for Microsoft’s global commercial expansion.

Why microsoft leadership change is important

According to a report by CNBC, this move is designed to accelerate the company’s “commercial product strategy” amid an intensifying AI competition. By expanding their role, Althoff reportedly aims to free himself to focus on the technical integration of generative AI into the company’s core software offerings.The timing of these leadership changes is critical because the company shares dipped 15% in 2026, lagging behind the rest of the “Magnificent Seven” tech giants. Post results, investors expressed concern over Azure’s growth, which missed projections, and…