Microsoft’s head of communications Frank Shaw to step down after nearly two decades

Frank Shaw, the long-standing chief communications officer at Microsoft, has announced his departure from the company. Shaw, who has been with Microsoft for nearly 20 years and supported the firm for a total of 29 years including his time at the Waggener Edstrom agency, shared the news in an internal memo to his team. In his message, Shaw stated that he has decided it is time to move on and explore new opportunities. During his tenure, Shaw played a pivotal role in shaping Microsoft's public image and communications strategy through several major transitions, including the company's shift toward cloud computing and artificial intelligence. While he has not specified his next professional move, his departure marks the end of a significant era for Microsoft's corporate leadership team. The company has yet to announce a formal successor for the high-profile communications role.