Ex-Google, Robinhood exec joins Microsoft as corporate VP

Aparna Chennapragada joins Microsoft as the corporate vice president where she will be working on generative media artificial intelligence products and technology. Chennapragada posted on the professional networking website LinkedIn about the new job update.

“With generative AI, there is an opportunity to build products that instantly and easily bring your intent and imagination to life. That's why I am super excited to share that I am joining Microsoft as Corporate VP leading efforts on AI-first creation experiences, across Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Designer,” she wrote. Commenting on her, Microsoft's chief executive officer Satya Nadella welcomed Chennaparagada to the company in the new role.

Chennaparagada is a well-known name having worked with companies like Robinhood, Google, Akamai, and Oracle, in the past. In her last role, she was the chief product officer of the American stock trading platform Robinhood, a post where she served for a little over a year. 

Further, Chennaparagada is also a board member of eBay. She has been an active investor and last year she invested in online taxation and fintech software provider Clear (formerly ClearTax).

In the last few months, Microsoft has undergone rejig in its top management. Starting this month, Rohini Srivathsa took over the role of chief technology officer at Microsoft India and South Asia. She was previously the national technology officer at Microsoft India for five years, responsible for driving tech innovation and growth across industries for the company. Earlier, in August, Microsoft announced the appointment of Puneet Chandok as the corporate vice president for India and South Asia, effective 1 September. 

Apart from these appointments, Irina Ghose was elevated to the post of managing director and Navtez Bal took over from Ghose as the new chief operating officer for Microsoft India.