Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that longtime executive Amy Coleman will replace Kathleen Hogan as the company's chief people officer, as the tech giant rethinks its performance review process.

The change has come after nearly 2,000 employees deemed low-performers were fired by Microsoft in January and February.

Microsoft said Wednesday that company veteran Amy Coleman will become its new executive vice president and chief people officer, succeeding Kathleen Hogan, who has held the position for the past ...

Kathleen Hogan will be replaced by Amy Coleman, a Microsoft HR executive who had worked in the company for 25 years.