Chris Young, head of Microsoft's M12 venture fund and a named officer, resigned on Wednesday, having significantly impacted Microsoft's strategic partnerships and innovation since joining in 2020. Young's tenure is marked by increased engagement in AI and sustainability efforts, fostering diversity and inclusion, and adapting the M12 fund into a key part of Microsoft's business development strategy. While the reasons for his departure remain unclear, he will assist with the transition until March. Microsoft's spokesperson acknowledged his substantial contributions over the past four years.
We are deeply grateful for the significant impact Chris had at Microsoft over the past 4 years. During Chris' tenure, he led hundreds of strategic partnerships, fostered a culture of innovation, and laid the groundwork for our future growth.
Chris Young has increased M12's engagements in areas like AI and data infrastructure, worked with leadership in emerging tech, and helped the company progress on its sustainability goals.
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