
Microsoft's diversity chief is leaving as company continues 'AI-powered transformation'
Microsoft's chief diversity officer, Lindsay-Rae McIntyre, is set to leave the company at the end of March to assume a new role as chief people officer elsewhere. This departure comes as Microsoft implements significant changes in its human resources department to align with its ongoing 'AI-powered transformation,' which has seen several other executives exit in recent months, amid a 23% decline in the company's shares this year due to increased competition in the AI space.
Key Points
Lindsay-Rae McIntyre will leave Microsoft to become chief people officer at another company.
Microsoft is close to hiring a new talent acquisition head to report to Amy Coleman.
The company has seen a 23% drop in shares in 2026 amid AI competition.
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