Leadership Change in Microsoft's Security Division
Microsoft has appointed a new head of security following a notable executive transition. Hayete Gallot, who departed Microsoft in October 2024 to serve as president of Google Cloud's customer experience, is returning to the company in the role of executive vice president of security. In this position, Gallot will report directly to CEO Satya Nadella.
Role Shift for Charlie Bell
This appointment means that Charlie Bell, previously Microsoft's security chief, will assume a new role within the organization. The transition aligns with Bell's expressed interest in moving away from organizational leadership responsibilities.
I’ve also asked Charlie Bell to take on a new role focused on engineering quality, reporting to me. Charlie and I have been planning this transition for some time, given his desire to move from being an org leader to being …
