Rajesh Jha, a top Microsoft executive who oversaw Office and has worked at the company for over 35 years, is retiring in July. His departure is significant because Microsoft is trying to integrate AI models from companies like OpenAI and Anthropic into products like 365 Copilot (an AI assistant add-on for Microsoft 365 business subscriptions), and his leadership will be split among four other executives reporting directly to CEO Satya Nadella.
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Original source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/12/microsofts-top-office-executive-rajesh-jha-retiring-after-35-years.html
First tracked: March 12, 2026 at 04:00 PM
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