Google and Facebook vet returns to Microsoft to work on Teams for consumers
Amit Fulay returned to Microsoft to work on the consumer version of Microsoft Teams.
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Microsoft hired former Facebook and Google product leader Amit Fulay this week, according to a report byGeekwire. Fulay will work on the consumer version of Microsoft Teams, known internally as Teams for Life. He will report to Manik Gupta, who recentlyjoined Microsoft as a corporate vice presidentover Teams Consumer, Skype, and GroupMe. Fulay’sLinkedIn profilestates that he began his role in September 2021.
Microsoft’s recent job listingfor senior program manager on the Teams for Life group sheds light on what Fulay will likely do for the company, though it’s important to note that Fulay’s LinkedIn profile states he is vice president of product, not senior program manager:
Our team is responsible for creating the NEW consumer offering of Microsoft Teams. We’ll do this by extending the power of Teams beyond work scenarios to your personal life. Whether you’re a busy parent managing daily family life or just trying to stay connected and in sync with those who matter most, the Teams consumer offering will alleviate the need for disparate tools and instead offer one central hub for individuals, groups, and families to collaborate and stay connected and organized.
Microsoft is clearly pushing the consumer version of Teams. The newChat app in Windows 11is powered by Teams.
An internal memo seen by Geekwire announced the hiring of Gupta. It says that Fulay “will be invaluable for us to build a world-class [Teams for Life] product and turbocharge our consumer-oriented thinking across all of Microsoft.”
This is a return to Microsoft for Fulay, who started his career with the company in 2007. Fulay also has experience working at the same company as Gupta, as both worked at Google.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
