--- title: "Nvidia (NVDA) Poaches Microsoft Executive to Lead Its 'Field Operations'" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/291565435.md" description: "Nvidia has appointed Nicholas Parker, formerly Microsoft's Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer, as its new Executive Vice President of Worldwide Field Operations, effective August 24. Parker brings 26 years of experience from Microsoft, where he led global sales and solutions teams. He succeeds Ajay K. Puri, who plans to retire in 2026. Parker’s compensation includes a $1 million base salary, a $5 million sign-on bonus, and up to $35 million in stock options." datetime: "2026-07-02T14:43:37.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/291565435.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/291565435.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/291565435.md) --- # Nvidia (NVDA) Poaches Microsoft Executive to Lead Its 'Field Operations' Nvidia (NVDA) has hired a senior executive from Microsoft (MSFT) to lead its field operations. ### 4th of July Sale - 70% Off NVDS: built for a short position on NVDA In a statement, Nvidia said that it has hired Nicholas Parker as Executive Vice President of Worldwide Field Operations, effective August 24 of this year. Parker, age 55, joins Nvidia after spending the last 26 years at Microsoft, where he most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer in the Worldwide Sales & Solutions unit. Parker also led Microsoft's partner sales and solutions teams during his tenure at the technology giant. Typically, field operations involve business activities and services performed away from company's central office. At Nvidia, this includes mobile teams, on-site technicians, and field sales representatives. Nvidia continues to expand sales of its microchips and processors around the world. ## **Parker's Compensation at Nvidia** Parker's compensation package includes an annual base salary of $1 million, a sign-on bonus of $5 million, and annual variable compensation of $1.5 million. He will also receive Nvidia stock options worth up to $35 million that vest over the next four years. Parker's appointment follows the announced retirement of Ajay K. Puri, a 21-year Nvidia executive who notified the company of his intention to retire on June 28, 2026. 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