Microsoft's Devices Chief Rajesh Jha Retires After 35+ Years
Microsoft promotes four execs to EVP as longtime Experiences and Devices leader Rajesh Jha steps down July 1.
Rajesh Jha, Microsoft's Executive Vice President of Experiences and Devices, is hanging up his badge. The veteran exec plans to retire on July 1 after more than 35 years at the company.
Microsoft isn't just filling one seat — it's splitting the empire. Four of Jha's direct reports are getting promoted to EVP. That's a significant reshuffling of Microsoft's org chart at the highest levels.
The move puts the leaders of Windows and Office — two of Microsoft's most iconic product lines — reporting directly to CEO Satya Nadella. No middleman.
It's a flattening of the leadership structure that gives Nadella tighter control over the products that still define Microsoft for hundreds of millions of users. Four new EVPs, one retiring legend, and a shorter chain of command to the top.