Microsoft’s Experiences + Devices leadership is shifting: Rajesh Jha retires July 1 and becomes advisor. New EVP direct reports to Satya include Perry Clarke, Charles Lamanna, Pavan Davuluri, and Ryan Roslansky. Jeff Teper promoted; Sumit Chauhan and Kirk Koenigsbauer elevated. SFI, QEI, Copilot remain priorities.
Microsoft announced leadership changes in Experiences + Devices today. Rajesh Jha will retire July 1 and remain as an advisor. Multiple senior leaders received promotions and new reporting lines were established.
Main feature/change and impact
Rajesh Jha is retiring after 35+ years and shifting to an advisory role effective July 1. Perry Clarke, Charles Lamanna, Pavan Davuluri, and Ryan Roslansky will report directly to Satya Nadella. Jeff Teper is promoted to EVP, with Sumit Chauhan and Kirk Koenigsbauer promoted to President. This consolidates operating leadership and clarifies executive ownership for Experiences and Devices initiatives.Practical implications
Expect a finalized cascade of organizational details by June to align operations for FY27. The leadership team will define decision ownership and operating rhythms. Customer-facing priorities SFI, QEI, and Copilot remain unchanged and stay central to execution. Teams should prepare for role alignment while maintaining product delivery momentum and operational continuity.“Our priorities around SFI, QEI, and Copilot remain unchanged – let’s keep the intensity here.”Rajesh’s transition emphasizes succession readiness and stability during FY27 planning. Employees and partners should monitor further communications on role assignments and reporting lines. Continue execution on core priorities while adapting to the new executive structure.
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