Mustafa Suleyman, Co-Founder of Google DeepMind Joins Microsoft AI as CEO

Microsoft has welcomed Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of Google DeepMind an Inflection as the CEO of its new AI division. Suleyman's appointment as CEO of Microsoft AI marks a significant moment for the tech industry. Suleyman with his extensive experience in AI research and product development is going to lead Microsoft's efforts in delivering innovative and impactful AI solutions to users worldwide.

In addition to Suleyman, Microsoft has also onboarded key talents from Infelction AI including co-founder Karen Simonyan who will serve as the Chief Scientist of the consumer AI group. These appointments clearly highlight Microsoft's efforts to harness top-tier talent and expertise from the industry to accelerate its AI initiatives.

Background of Mustafa Suleyman

Mustafa Suleyman announced the appointment through a post on X. He also added information about Karen Simonyan joining the firm as the Chief Scientist of the consumer AI group in the post.

I’m excited to announce that today I’m joining @Microsoft as CEO of Microsoft AI. I’ll be leading all consumer AI products and research, including Copilot, Bing and Edge. My friend and longtime collaborator Karén Simonyan will be Chief Scientist, and several of our amazing…

— Mustafa Suleyman (@mustafasuleyman) March 19, 2024

Before joining Microsoft, Suleyman co-founded DeepMind in 2010. DeepMind is a renowned AI lab known for its groundbreaking contributions to the field of artificial intelligence. Followed by the acquisition of DeepMind by Google in 2014, Suleyman continued to serve the firm by playing a key role in shaping AI strategies within the company. Subsequently, he also co-founded Inflection AI in 2022 further solidifying his reputation as a visionary leader in the field of AI.

What is Microsoft's strategy behind these appointments?

With Suleyman joining Microsoft, the company expects to drive significant advancements in AI technology. As the company continues to innovate and expand its AI portfolio, it remains committed to delivering transformative AI solutions that enhance productivity.

Satya Nadella, Microsft's Chairman and CEO expressed his enthusiasm for onboarding Suleyman as part of Microsoft I. Nadella posted a warm welcome message for Suleyman underscoring his significance for the company in driving Microsoft's AI agenda forward.

Welcome to Microsoft, @mustafasuleyman. Thrilled to have you lead Microsoft AI as we build consumer AI, like Copilot, that is loved by and benefits people around the world. https://t.co/gTbL5lZDBM

— Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) March 19, 2024

 "I’m very excited to announce that Mustafa Suleyman and Karén Simonyan are joining Microsoft to form a new organization called Microsoft AI, focused on advancing Copilot and our other consumer AI products and research.

Mustafa will be EVP and CEO, of Microsoft AI, and join the senior leadership team (SLT), reporting to me. Karén is joining this group as Chief Scientist, reporting to Mustafa. I’ve known Mustafa for several years and have greatly admired him as a founder of both DeepMind and Inflection and as a visionary, product maker, and builder of pioneering teams that go after bold missions.

Karén, a Co-founder and Chief Scientist of Inflection, is a renowned AI researcher and thought leader, who has led the development of some of the biggest AI breakthroughs over the past decade including AlphaZero.

Several members of the Inflection team have chosen to join Mustafa and Karén at Microsoft. They include some of the most accomplished AI engineers, researchers, and builders in the world. They have designed, led, launched, and co-authored many of the most important contributions in advancing AI over the last five years. I am excited for them to contribute their knowledge, talent, and expertise to our consumer AI research and product making", said Satya Nadella in a Microsoft blog.

Conclusion

Mustafa Suleyman's appointment as CEO of Microsoft AI signals towards a new journey of Microsoft's AI journey. Suleyman is believed to be well-positioned to lead Microsoft's AI division to new heights of success with his proven track record of innovation and leadership in the AI space.