Google DeepMind’s product director Dave Citron joins Microsoft as new corporate VP; gives Day 1 report on LinkedIn

Dave Citron, formerly a senior product director at Google DeepMind, has joined Microsoft as a corporate vice president, marking a significant win for Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman. Citron’s move highlights the intense competition for AI talent, with Microsoft actively recruiting from Google’s AI research lab. He aims to transform breakthrough AI models into trusted and beloved products.