Microsoft's head of Experiences + Devices, Rajesh Jha, is set to retire after a distinguished career spanning over 35 years. His departure follows notable exits from the company this year, including Phil Spencer, former Xbox chief, who left last month. Jha will officially transition out on July 1 and will continue in an advisory capacity.
In a recent announcement, Jha expressed gratitude for his time at Microsoft, describing it as "an incredible privilege." He collaborated with CEO Satya Nadella on succession plans, opting not to appoint a direct replacement. Instead, four team members are being elevated to executive vice president roles, directly reporting to Nadella.
The executives stepping into these positions include Ryan Roslansky, CEO of LinkedIn and Office EVP; Pavan Davuluri, president of Windows and Surface; Charles Lamanna, president of business and industry Copilot; and Perry Clarke, chief of Microsoft 365 Core. Nadella acknowledged Jha's impactful leadership, emphasizing his role in shaping the company.