Amy Hood serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Microsoft, where she has been instrumental in shaping the company’s financial strategy since joining in 2002 and assuming the CFO role in 2013. With oversight of Microsoft’s global finance organization, Hood leads initiatives spanning accounting, acquisitions, investor relations, and strategic planning. Her tenure has been marked by significant contributions to Microsoft’s advancements in cloud computing and artificial intelligence, pivotal to the company's growth in these transformative technological landscapes.
Under Hood’s leadership, Microsoft has achieved milestones including strategic acquisitions such as Activision Blizzard, LinkedIn, and GitHub, positioning the company at the forefront of industry innovation. She has been a key partner to CEO Satya Nadella, driving long-term financial growth and fostering a culture of innovation within Microsoft. Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Hood brings her expertise to the board of directors at 3M, further influencing global business strategies. Hood holds a bachelor’s degree from Duke University and a master’s degree from Harvard University, underscoring her academic and professional achievements in economics and business administration, respectively.