Brad Smith

Person

President of Microsoft, who announced the company's new policy to pay for the full cost of its energy and water consumption for new data centers.


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1/8/2026, 4:12:38 AM

Last Updated

1/17/2026, 5:57:38 AM

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1/8/2026, 4:15:25 AM

Summary

Brad Smith is the Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, widely recognized for his expertise in navigating complex global regulatory, legal, and political landscapes. Since joining Microsoft in 1993, he has ascended from leading legal affairs in Europe to serving as General Counsel for over a decade, where he resolved major antitrust controversies. Appointed President in 2015 and Vice Chair in 2021, Smith is often cited as a critical figure for managing subjective regulatory environments, such as those involving the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Beyond Microsoft, he serves on the board of Netflix and leads philanthropic efforts, including chairing Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) and the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship program.

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Extracted Attributes
  • Education

    Bachelor's Degree from Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (1977-1981); Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (1983-1984)

  • Expertise

    Regulatory affairs, antitrust law, cybersecurity, AI ethics, and international law

  • Philanthropy

    Chair of the board for Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) and Washington State Opportunity Scholarship

  • Board Membership

    Netflix Board of Directors (since 2015)

  • Current Position

    Vice Chair and President of Microsoft

Timeline
  • Graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Princeton University. (Source: LinkedIn)

    1981-06-01

  • Joined Microsoft as Associate General Counsel for Europe, based in Paris. (Source: LinkedIn)

    1993-11-01

  • Promoted to Deputy General Counsel, Worldwide Sales Group at Microsoft. (Source: LinkedIn)

    1996-08-01

  • Appointed General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Legal and Corporate Affairs at Microsoft. (Source: LinkedIn)

    2002-07-01

  • Appointed President of Microsoft Corporation. (Source: LinkedIn)

    2015-09-01

  • Appointed Vice Chair of Microsoft Corporation. (Source: WMO Profile)

    2021-09-01

  • Highlighted in industry discussions as a 'political genius' necessary for navigating the regulatory stalemate of the Adobe-Figma acquisition. (Source: Document 28121141-2767-4e7a-8206-a64e02347ba7)

    2023-12-01

Brad Smith

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  • Brad Smith - World Meteorological Organization WMO

    Mr. Brad Smith has been appointed President of Microsoft in 2015 and Vice Chair in 2021. Je joined Microsoft in 1993, first leading the legal and corporate affairs team in Europe. In 2002, he was named Microsoft’s general counsel and spent the following decade leading work to resolve the company’s antitrust controversies with governments around the world and companies across the tech sector. Prior to joining Microsoft, Smith was an associate and then partner at the law firm of Covington and [...] عربي 中文 English Français Русский Español # Brad Smith Vice Chair and President of Microsoft [...] Burling. In addition to his work at Microsoft, Smith is active in several civic organizations and in the broader technology industry. He has served on the Netflix board of directors since 2015 and chairs the board of directors of both Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) and the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship programme.

  • Brad D. Smith | Office of the President - Marshall University

    West Virginia native Brad D. Smith was elected to the role of Marshall University President by unanimous decision in October 2021. He officially stepped into the role in January 2022 and his presidential investiture followed nine months later, taking place in September of that year. Since assuming his presidency, Brad has leaned into his corporate experience as a Silicon Valley CEO, driving the university forward to best serve its students’ education and futures. From generating interest among [...] Brad D. Smith served as an executive leader for various organizations in Silicon Valley. His corporate tenure includes CEO and Executive Chairman for Intuit and numerous board memberships with prominent companies such as Yahoo, Nordstrom and Momentive (formerly Survey Monkey.) [...] As a self proclaimed “boy from Kenova,” Brad D. Smith has maintained a deep commitment to his home state throughout his lifetime. In recent years, his sole focus has been helping to facilitate economic change in West Virginia by developing, supporting and investing in people. He is passionate about providing educational and entrepreneurial development resources to the Appalachian region, where many communities have been disproportionately affected by technological and economic change.

  • Microsoft's Brad Smith on making the rare leap from GC to President

    Yet, as those who have made the leap demonstrate, a GC background brings significant benefits—particularly as the world begins to spin faster than ever before and business issues become increasingly tangled. One pioneer in this space is Brad Smith, a former GC and Microsoft’s President and Vice Chair. [...] ### In 2015, Brad Smith joined an exclusive club, becoming one of only a few General Counsels to be appointed as President of a multi-billion-dollar company. We look at how his legal background is helping Microsoft navigate a world that’s spinning faster than ever before. [...] ### I am happy I have a law degree, and there are days when I actually use it. But mostly I'm dealing with a much broader swath of questions. That continual broadening of different intellectual disciplines and functions…defines the role I play at Microsoft today, but also what is needed in the world of business… [as we try] to deal with the complexity of the world in which we live.” Brad Smith Former GC and Microsoft’s President and Vice Chair

  • Brad Smith - Vice Chair and President at Microsoft Corporation

    # Brad Smith Vice Chair and President at Microsoft Corporation Bellevue, Washington, United States, US 500 connections, 359193 followers ## About Serve as Microsoft's vice chair and president, leading work on a wide range of issues involving the intersection between technology and society, including cybersecurity, privacy, ethics and artificial intelligence, human rights, immigration, philanthropy and environmental sustainability<br><br> [...] ### Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies Spent a year in the International Law and Economics concentration in Diplome Program 1983 - 1984 None ### Princeton University Bachelor's Degree, Princeton School of Public and International Affairs 1977 - 1981 None ## Publications N/A ## Honors & Awards N/A ## Certifications N/A ## Volunteering N/A ## Languages N/A ## Organizations N/A ## Activity N/A [...] ## Experience ### President Microsoft Sep 2015 - Present Redmond, Washington ### General Counsel and Executive Vice President, Legal and Corporate Affairs Microsoft Jul 2002 - Sep 2015 Redmond, Washington ### Deputy General Counsel, Worldwide Sales Group Microsoft Aug 1996 - Jun 2002 Redmond, Washington ### Associate General Counsel, Europe Microsoft Nov 1993 - Aug 1996 Paris Area, France

  • Brad Smith, Author at Microsoft On the Issues

    ### Made in Wisconsin: The world’s most powerful AI datacenter | Brad Smith ### Microsoft invests $30 billion in UK to power AI future | Brad Smith, Vice Chair & President and Ryan Roslansky, CEO, LinkedIn & EVP, Microsoft Office ### New White House commitments empower teachers, students, and job seekers through AI skilling and learning | Brad Smith ### Unlocking data to advance European commerce and culture | Brad Smith ### Microsoft Elevate: Putting people first | Brad Smith [...] Skip to content Microsoft Microsoft On the Issues Microsoft On the Issues # Author: Brad Smith Vice Chair & President | Brad Smith ### Microsoft Deepens Its Commitment to Canada with Landmark $19B AI Investment | Brad Smith ### Microsoft’s $15.2 billion USD investment in the UAE | Brad Smith ### Microsoft Elevate Washington: World-class AI for every student and teacher, right here at home | Brad Smith ### Update on ongoing Microsoft review | Brad Smith [...] ### Microsoft launches new European Security Program | Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President and Melanie Nakagawa, Chief Sustainability Officer ### Our 2025 Environmental Sustainability Report | Brad Smith ### Winning the AI race: Strengthening U.S. capabilities in computing and innovation 1 2 3 Next Follow us: Check us out on RSS

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Brad Circle, Lindale, Smith County, Texas, 75771, United States

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Coordinates: 32.5044104, -95.4023232

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