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Bill Gates leaves Boards of Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway

Bill Gates leaves Boards of Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway

Bill Gates, Co-Founder and former CEO of Microsoft, has left the company’s Board of Directors to dedicate more time to his philanthropic priorities including global health, development, education, and his increasing engagement in tackling climate change.

 

Though, he will continue to serve as Technology Advisor to CEO Satya Nadella and other leaders in the tech gaint.

 

Gates also transitioned out from boards Berkshire Hathaway. 

 

On June 27, 2008, Gates stepped down as CEO of Microsoft in order to spend more time on his work at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He served as Microsoft’s chairman of the board until February 4, 2014.

 

"It’s been a tremendous honor and privilege to have worked with and learned from Bill over the years. Bill founded our company with a belief in the democratizing force of software and a passion to solve society’s most pressing challenges. And Microsoft and the world are better for it. The board has benefited from Bill’s leadership and vision", said Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

 

"And Microsoft will continue to benefit from Bill’s ongoing technical passion and advice to drive our products and services forward. I am grateful for Bill’s friendship and look forward to continuing to work alongside him to realize our mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more,".

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