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Microsoft's Diversity Chief Departing Amid AI Transformation

3/25/2026

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Microsoft Chief Diversity Officer Lindsay-Rae McIntyre will leave the company by March 2026 to become chief people officer elsewhere.
The departure is part of HR changes as Microsoft pursues an AI-powered transformation, per executive Amy Coleman.
Several other executives have left recently, including gaming leader Phil Spencer.
Microsoft shares have fallen 23% in 2026 amid AI competition, and it invests in data centers and AI models to show ROI.

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Microsoft Chief Diversity Officer Lindsay-Rae McIntyre will leave the company by March 2026 to become chief people officer elsewhere.
The departure is part of HR changes as Microsoft pursues an AI-powered transformation, per executive Amy Coleman.
Several other executives have left recently, including gaming leader Phil Spencer.
Microsoft shares have fallen 23% in 2026 amid AI competition, and it invests in data centers and AI models to show ROI.