
Yusuf I. Mehdi
Age: 57
Director since June 2018
Business Experience: Mr. Mehdi is the Corporate Vice President of the Modern Life and Devices Group of Microsoft Corporation, a multinational technology company. The Modern Life and Devices Group operates the Windows, Surface, Office, and Bing businesses of Microsoft. He has served in this position since June 2018. From 2015 to June 2018, he served as Corporate Vice President of the Windows and Devices Group and from 2011 to 2015 as the Corporate Vice President and Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer of the Interactive Entertainment Division, which operated Microsoft’s Xbox business. Mr. Mehdi joined Microsoft in 1992 and held various leadership positions within the company prior to being named Senior Vice President of Microsoft’s Online Services Division in 2001.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Customer experience: Mr. Mehdi’s role driving customer experience at a large multinational company brings valuable retail and online business expertise to our Board, as well as adds a perspective on public and social policy issues facing a large consumer retail business.
- Digital, technology, or cybersecurity experience: Mr. Mehdi’s significant experience in an industry that must adapt in real time to rapid changes in technology and customer expectations is a valuable resource in executing the company’s corporate strategy.