Experienced Microsoft executive, head of Windows and Surface departments Panos Panay is leaving the company.
Microsoft Nearly 20 years into his career within Panos Panay, He is leaving one of the world’s largest technology companies with a surprising decision. According to the statement, Microsoft’s head of consumer marketing Joseph Mahdiwill replace Panay in the new period and He will lead the Windows and Surface divisions. Due to this decision to leave, he will not attend the Surface event on September 21. Panay, surprise in this regard, but plans seem to have been adjusted for this decision to leave a long time ago. Making a statement about the separation, Panay said, “After 19 incredible years at Microsoft, I decided to turn the page and write the next chapter. I will be forever grateful for my time at Microsoft and the wonderful people I had the honor of building products with.” says. In the new era It is reported that he will go to Amazon and will be in charge of Echo and Alexa products there. Under Panay’s management, major innovations were made on both Windows and Surface. Panay, which has seriously enriched its Surface product range, has introduced computers and mobile devices with premium features. Microsoft has grown on the Windows side, but The Surface side could not be enlarged as much as desired. Microsoft, which could not stand out as much as expected in the Windows PC / laptop market, fell behind Apple in the sector. “Apple Silicone” It did not make a giant breakthrough such as processor transformation. However, the company wants to change this, using special processors. being worked on.
After 19 incredible years at Microsoft, I’ve decided to turn the page and write the next chapter. I’m forever grateful for my time at Microsoft and the amazing people I had the honor to make products with.
— Panos Panay (@panos_panay) September 18, 2023