According to InformationWeek, "together with recently acquired aQuantive exec Brian McAndrews, Nadella and Veghte will play key roles in Microsoft's growing battle with Google for online ad dollars and in Microsoft's transformation if and when the company acquires Yahoo."
A number of changes in Microsoft's entertainment and devices division, which includes mobile software and devices, indicates the growing importance in those areas to the company. In addition, three execs are also leaving Microsoft, including Steve Berkowitz, for whom Veghte takes over.InformationWeek