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Microsoft Appoints Hayete Gallot as New Security EVP

2/5/2026

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  • Microsoft has appointed Hayete Gallot as Executive Vice President of Security, returning from Google Cloud.
  • She replaces Charlie Bell, who is transitioning to a role focused on engineering quality.
  • CEO Satya Nadella emphasized Gallot's extensive experience at Microsoft, including contributions to Windows and Office.
  • Bell led cybersecurity initiatives and expressed excitement about returning to an engineering role, while the change aligns with Security Copilot and Purview adoption.