Frank Shaw, the chief communications officer at Microsoft, announced his departure from the company. He has served in this role for 17 years and has been associated with Microsoft for a total of 29 years, including his tenure at the Waggener Edstrom agency.
During his time at Microsoft, Shaw managed communications for major corporate milestones, including the $26.2 billion acquisition of LinkedIn in 2016 and the $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard in 2023. He also oversaw multiple CEO transitions and the company's shift toward cloud computing.
Shaw will remain in his position until the end of the calendar year. Microsoft has not yet announced a successor, but the company expects to provide an update on the leadership transition in the coming weeks.
Following his departure, Shaw plans to take a break before pursuing new professional opportunities. He has not disclosed his specific future plans, though he confirmed he is not retiring immediately.
