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Microsoft (MSFT) CCO Frank X. Shaw to leave company after over 17 years
Microsoft Chief Communications Officer Frank X. Shaw will be leaving the company at the end of 2026 after more than 17 years of service. Shaw announced his departure on LinkedIn, thanking the company and its fans. His exit marks another veteran leaving a prominent role in the tech industry.
Comings and Goings
Alpha Dog Games founders have reacquired their studio from Microsoft following its closure in 2024. Additionally, Asha Sharma, who was appointed as Xbox's VP of engineering, has departed the company after only three months.
Another longtime Microsoft executive is retiring
Rajesh Jha, Microsoft's head of Experiences + Devices, is retiring after over 35 years with the company. Jha oversaw key products like Windows, Office, and Teams. His departure follows other high-profile exits from Microsoft, including Xbox chief Phil Spencer and his successor Sarah Bond. Four members of Jha's team will be promoted to executive vice president roles reporting directly to CEO Satya Nadella.