Chris Young Resigns as Microsoft Ventures Chief

Chris Young has officially resigned from his role as Executive Vice President of Business Development, Strategy, and Ventures at Microsoft, as announced in a regulatory filing on January 22, 2025. He will remain with the company until the end of March to assist with the transition, although no specific reasons for his departure have been disclosed. During his four-year tenure, Young played a critical role in notable initiatives, including the $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard and the expansion of Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI. Microsoft recognized his contributions to advancing AI and data infrastructure, as well as promoting diversity and inclusion within the organization. No successor has been named yet, and the impact of this leadership change on Microsoft's strategic direction is being closely monitored by investors and stakeholders. Young previously served as CEO of McAfee before joining Microsoft in 2020.