Microsoft’s long-time comms chief steps aside after nearly three decades
Microsoft’s chief communications officer Frank Shaw is leaving after 29 years with the company, including 17 years in the CCO role. He’ll stay through year-end while Microsoft plans next steps for his successor. Shaw helped steer Microsoft’s messaging through major Windows/Office cycles, cloud shifts, and big deals like LinkedIn and Activision Blizzard, and is known for a direct, forceful PR stance.