Microsoft appoints Hayete Gallot as new security chief
Microsoft just picked Hayete Gallot as its new executive VP of security, bringing her back after a short run at Google Cloud.
She'll report directly to CEO Satya Nadella and steps in for Charlie Bell, who's moving to focus on engineering quality after nearly five years leading security.
Gallot's role is crucial as Microsoft faces security scrutiny
Microsoft's been under fire lately for its security lapses—a 2024 review called their culture "inadequate and requires an overhaul."
Gallot now leads the Secure Future Initiative, a major push that started after Chinese hackers broke into US government emails using Microsoft Cloud.
It's a big moment for change.
Gallot brings extensive experience to the role
Gallot knows Microsoft inside out—she spent nearly 16 years there in engineering and sales leadership before her stint at Google Cloud.
She also brings years of leadership experience.
Bell transitions to focus on engineering quality
She takes over from Charlie Bell, who's spent nearly five years leading Microsoft's security, compliance, and identity teams.
Bell is staying on to work on improving engineering quality across the company.