Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on cricket: it is more than a religion, taught me leadership
Cricket taught Satya Nadella valuable leadership lessons, the chief executive officer of Microsoft said in an interview recently. This comes as no surprise as Nadella has, time and again, expressed his keen interest in what’s often called the gentleman’s game. The interview of course covers other areas but gaming was touched upon at length, which makes sense, as it comes in the wake of Microsoft finally closing its USD 69 Billion buyout of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard. For Microsoft on the whole, gaming “goes all the way back for us as a company “, Nadella reiterated.
On the other hand, he also passed views on cricket. During an interview, he shared that “being an Indian, and a South Asian,” cricket is more than a religion, not just a game. He adds that cricket taught him leadership skills. Ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, he shares that cricket taught him to learn from competition after watching a player from Australia in a Hyderabad match. He adds that confidence is one of the key things in leadership.
He highlighted that the gaming industry is undergoing significant transformation, and Microsoft aims to be a major player as both a game producer and publisher. With the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft is said to become one of the largest publishers globally. He noted that people are dedicating more time to gaming, especially the younger generation (Gen Z), and the way games are created and delivered is evolving across various platforms, including mobile, consoles, PCs, and the cloud.
Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, particularly the ‘Call of Duty’ franchise, signifies the company’s commitment to expanding its presence in the gaming industry. The addition of Activision Blizzard’s well-known franchises, such as Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Candy Crush Saga, strengthens Microsoft’s position as a gaming publisher.
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Moreover, Microsoft’s interest in entering the mobile gaming market aligns with its broader gaming strategy, aiming to provide competition with established players like Google and Apple in this segment.
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