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FactConfirmedBusiness·March 12, 2026
Rajesh Jha Retiring After 35+ Years; Succession Plan Announced for Experiences + Devices
EVP Rajesh Jha announced retirement effective July 1 with an advisory role thereafter, with Perry Clarke, Charles Lamanna, Pavan Davuluri, and Ryan Roslansky becoming EVP direct reports to Nadella, and promotions of Jeff Teper to EVP, Sumit Chauhan and Kirk Koenigsbauer to President.
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March 12, 2026
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March 12, 2026
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Microsoft announces Experiences + Devices leadership changesMicrosoft·Mar 12
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Evidence100%Authoritative
Backed by official company doc
Reported by 2 independent publishers
Includes official or primary source
Key Development
High-significance development (rated 8/10)
Confirmed — verified event
Insights
First tracked
March 12, 2026
Last updated
March 12, 2026
Sources
2 sources
Related Developments
Microsoft Cloud Revenue Reaches $40.9 Billion, Up 21% YoYWindows OEM and Devices Revenue Grew 3% in Q4Microsoft 365 Commercial Cloud Revenue Grew 17%, Consumer Cloud Revenue Grew 29%More Personal Computing Segment Revenue Declined 3% to $14.3 BillionMicrosoft Sovereign Cloud Expanded with Disconnected Operations for Azure Local, M365 Local, and Foundry Local