Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Breaks His Silence On Bill Gates Controversy

Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft opened up about Bill Gates' controversy. He also spoke about how the work dynamics has changed at Microsoft.

In an interview with CNBC, Satya Nadella said that that Microsoft is now very different from what it used to be, about two decades ago.

Asked about the conduct of Bill Gates, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the Microsoft of 2021 is different than the company was in 2000. He says the "power dynamic in the workplace is not something that needs to be abused" & employees should be comfortable raising concerns. pic.twitter.com/MZOalMqvIF

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Satya Nadella says that there is a policy prohibiting inappropriate conduct

"The Microsoft of 2021 is very different from the Microsoft of 2000," he said. "To me and to everyone at Microsoft, our focus on our culture, our diversity, our inclusion, and in particular the everyday experience of our people, is super important. It's a huge priority. And not just in the abstract sense. It's about the lived experience. This is about being able to confront your fixed mindset each day so that we can improve," he said.

Nadella then also added that the company will do everything to investigate the issue, and that they have no 'forced arbitrations.'

The Indian-American business executive, Nadella, added that executives should never abuse the power that they have. He also said that everyone in the workplace should feel comfortable enough, to raise any issues, so that the company can easily investigate it.

He also reiterated that Microsoft had a 'policy prohibiting improper behavior among executives' in action, since 2006. It is to be noted that there have been several unnamed employees, who have told The New York Times that Gates' behaviour made them feel 'uncomfortable.'

However, a company spokesperson defending Bill Gates said that these allegations against him were false. The spokesperson had given a statement to Insider regarding this.

Reports regarding Bill Gates' inappropriate behaviour with an employee have been doing rounds, ever since he and Melinda Gates announced their divorce.

Bill and Melinda Gates announced their separation after 17 years of marriage, earlier this month. A Chinese interpreter named Zhe Shelly Wang, was accused of causing a rift between the Gates. However, she was quick to dismiss these rumours. After the announcement of the divorce, the connection between Gates and Jeffrey Epstein also resurfaced.