Amy Hood
Amy Hood | |
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| Born | August 9, 1971 United States |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Known for | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Microsoft |
Amy Hood (born August 9, 1971) is a prominent American corporate leader who has held the positions of executive vice president and chief financial officer at Microsoft since 2013. She holds the distinction of being the first woman to serve as CFO in the company's history.
Early life and education
Raised in both Morehead, Kentucky, and Nashville, Tennessee, Hood grew up in a family deeply rooted in healthcare; her father practiced medicine while her mother was a nursing educator. She also has a sister who specializes in pediatrics. Instilled with strong community principles from an early age, Hood developed a work ethic centered around meaningful impact. During her schooling, she actively participated on the mathematics team.
In 1994, she completed her undergraduate studies in economics at Duke University, followed by earning an MBA from Harvard University.
Career
Hood began her tenure at Microsoft in 2002, starting within investor relations. She subsequently took on roles including chief of staff for the Server and Tools Business and led strategic planning and business development efforts for the Business division. Prior to joining Microsoft, she gained experience at Goldman Sachs specializing in investment banking and capital markets.
On May 8, 2013, Hood was promoted to CFO of Microsoft, succeeding Peter Klein and becoming the first female executive to hold this title at the company. In this capacity, she has managed over 57 transactions, notably overseeing the $7.5 billion acquisition of GitHub in 2018.
In 2019, Hood’s total earnings approached $20.3 million, with approximately $19.1 million derived from stock-based awards and performance incentives, positioning her as Microsoft’s second highest-paid executive that year.
Honors and recognition
Amy Hood has been recognized consistently among the most influential figures in global business leadership. Her ranking on the Forbes list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women was 63rd in 2013, improving to 28th by 2021. By 2023, she climbed to 23rd on Forbes’ list and was placed 17th on Fortune magazine’s ranking of most powerful women. In 2025, Fortune listed her as the 56th most powerful woman worldwide.
Personal life
Hood is married to Max Kleinman, who previously worked as a partner at Accenture. Together, they possess minority stakes in Major League Soccer's Seattle Sounders FC franchise. She is also a mother to two children.