Microsoft’s Office and Teams chief is leaving
Ryan Roslansky is leaving Microsoft after nearly 18 years at LinkedIn and Microsoft, according to The Verge. Roslansky was recently promoted to lead Office and took control of Microsoft Teams earlier this year after serving as LinkedIn’s CEO. His departure has prompted another leadership shuffle at Microsoft.
Ryan Roslansky is leaving Microsoft after nearly 18 years at LinkedIn and Microsoft, The Verge reported on October 1, 2026. Roslansky most recently served as chief executive of LinkedIn before moving into expanded leadership responsibilities at Microsoft.
Roslansky was promoted to head of Microsoft’s Office business last year. Earlier this year, he also took control of Microsoft Teams, placing both products under his leadership.
According to The Verge, Roslansky’s departure has triggered another leadership shuffle inside Microsoft. The supplied report excerpt does not identify his successor or describe the new structure for the Office and Teams organizations.
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What leadership changes preceded Roslansky’s departure?
Could the change alter Microsoft’s strategy for Office or Teams?
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