Microsoft EVP Rajesh Jha retiring after 35 years in latest exit from senior leadership team

Core Insights - Rajesh Jha, Executive Vice President of Microsoft's Experiences + Devices group, will retire after over 35 years with the company, transitioning to an advisory role on July 1 [1][1][1] - Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella highlighted Jha's significant contributions to the company and noted that succession planning has been in progress [1][1][1] Leadership Changes - Following Jha's retirement, four executives will report directly to Nadella: Perry Clarke (Microsoft 365 core infrastructure), Charles Lamanna (business and industry Copilot), Pavan Davuluri (Windows and Devices), and LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky [1][1][1] - Jeff Teper, who oversees collaboration apps like SharePoint and Teams, is promoted to Executive Vice President, while Sumit Chauhan and Kirk Koenigsbauer are elevated to president roles [1][1][1] Context of Departures - Jha's retirement is part of a broader trend of senior leadership exits at Microsoft, including Xbox chief Phil Spencer and security leader Charlie Bell, as Nadella reshapes the leadership structure with a focus on AI and Copilot initiatives [1][1][1] - Jha joined Microsoft in 1990 and has held various key roles, including overseeing Exchange, SharePoint, and the launch of Office 365, before leading the Experiences + Devices group [1][1][1]