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Frank X. Shaw, Microsoft's long-serving chief communications officer, will exit at year-end after nearly three decades shaping the company's message through pivotal periods. Shaw, 64, is not retiring but plans a break before his next move, leaving behind a legacy of adapting communications for a digital age and embracing AI tools. Microsoft is now searching for his successor.
Former Xbox CPO Marc Whitten has been named CEO of Dolby Laboratories, a significant move for immersive entertainment and gaming. This comes amidst high-profile exits from Microsoft's AI division, with CMO Andréa Mallard and veteran researcher Ece Kamar departing. Other notable tech shifts include leadership changes at NationSwell and hires at Seattle startup Tin Can, emphasizing a dynamic tech landscape.
Daniel Shapero, LinkedIn's COO since 2021, has been appointed CEO, succeeding Ryan Roslansky. Roslansky will now serve as Executive Vice President, overseeing both LinkedIn and Microsoft Office, emphasizing Microsoft's AI strategy. This leadership shift aims to bolster AI integration and comes as LinkedIn reports record quarterly revenue exceeding $5 billion, part of a $20 billion annual run rate.
