Bill Gates “Steps Up” To New Role At Microsoft As Technology Advisor, Thompson Becomes Chairman

Along with the news today that Satya Nadella will be the next CEO of Microsoft, another big change in the executive ranks: Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder, is leaving his role as chairman of the board and taking a position as "Founder and Technology Advisor". Microsoft terms the change as a "step up" from his previous role, in that it will see Gates once again taking a more active role in the company. John Thompson, who joined the board in February 2012 and is the lead independent director on the board of directors, becomes the new chairman.

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