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Microsoft EVP Rajesh Jha Retires; Leadership Restructures Ahead

3/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Rajesh Jha, Microsoft's executive vice president, will retire on July 1 after more than 35 years with the company.
Microsoft will not appoint a direct replacement.
The four executives reporting to CEO Satya Nadella are Pavan Davuluri, Ryan Roslansky, Charles Lamanna, and Perry Clarke.
This leadership change follows the retirement of Xbox chief Phil Spencer.
Nadella emphasized Jha's influence and noted ongoing priorities around AI and Copilot.

History

Historical Context

Microsoft, founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975, transformed personal computing with its software. Under CEO Satya Nadella, who took over in 2014, the company shifted focus to cloud computing and artificial intelligence. The recent retirements of Rajesh Jha and Phil Spencer in 2023 reflect ongoing leadership changes aimed at maintaining competitiveness in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

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Story summary

Rajesh Jha, Microsoft's executive vice president, will retire on July 1 after more than 35 years with the company.
Microsoft will not appoint a direct replacement.
The four executives reporting to CEO Satya Nadella are Pavan Davuluri, Ryan Roslansky, Charles Lamanna, and Perry Clarke.
This leadership change follows the retirement of Xbox chief Phil Spencer.
Nadella emphasized Jha's influence and noted ongoing priorities around AI and Copilot.

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