Focusing My Time

Focusing My Time

I have made the decision to step down from both of the public boards on which I serve – Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway – to dedicate more time to philanthropic priorities including global health and development, education, and my increasing engagement in tackling climate change. The leadership at the Berkshire companies and Microsoft has never been stronger, so the time is right to take this step.

Serving on the Berkshire board has been one of the greatest honors of my career. Warren and I were the best of friends long before I joined and will be long after. I look forward to our continued partnership as co-trustees of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and co-founders of The Giving Pledge.

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With respect to Microsoft, stepping down from the board in no way means stepping away from the company. Microsoft will always be an important part of my life’s work and I will continue to be engaged with Satya and the technical leadership to help shape the vision and achieve the company’s ambitious goals. I feel more optimistic than ever about the progress the company is making and how it can continue to benefit the world.

I will continue to be engaged with Satya and the technical leadership to help shape the vision and achieve the company’s ambitious goals.

I am looking forward to this next phase as an opportunity to maintain the friendships and partnerships that have meant the most to me, continue to contribute to two companies of which I am incredibly proud, and effectively prioritize my commitment to addressing some of the world’s toughest challenges.


Dharmendra Chachria

--MICROSOFT AI EXCEL

6 个月

Respected Sir I am Dharmendra, I have known Microsoft since 2003, after that I had left my studies. Today in 2024 I have stepped back, you are like a god to us, you have made this word digital, thanks, but we are not able to handle the hustle and bustle in it. You are great.....

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9 个月

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Naomi McFarland

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1 年

Great to hear Bill Gates

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President, APSU-KNUST. Founder, The Lingo Lads. Founder,AI Xtra

1 年

Well done Sir , keep up with the work .r

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