IIT Madras Alumnus Takes Over as Head of Microsoft Windows and Surface

In a significant development that highlights the growing global influence of Indian talent, Microsoft has appointed Pawan Davuluri as its new Windows Surface chief.

Pawan Davuluri is an experienced technology professional with 25 years of experience at Microsoft.

He has since served in several leadership positions within Microsoft, overseeing various products and platforms.

Key roles include leading the MSN web browser service and the Bing search engine. Most recently, he was corporate vice president for Microsoft’s customer services division.

Pavan’s appointment as head of Windows and Surface comes at an important juncture as Microsoft strategizes the future of these businesses.

Under his guidance, Windows continues to evolve beyond the traditional desktop environment into a platform powering multiple device categories.