
Chris Young, Microsoft's Executive Vice President of Business Development, Strategy, and Ventures, has resigned from his position. He joined Microsoft in 2020 after serving as the CEO le in several strategic initiatives, including Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard and partnerships with companies like OpenAI and Netflix.
Young will remain with Microsoft until the end of March to assist with the transition, but he has not provided details about his future plans. Microsoft has expressed gratitude for his contributions and support for his decision to pursue new endeavors.
Chris Young served as Microsoft's Executive Vice President of Business Development, Strategy, and Ventures. During his tenure, he led the company's M12 venture fund and was responsible for strategic partnerships and venture investments. He played a key role in Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard and partnerships with companies like OpenAI and Netflix.
Young was one of Microsoft's highest-paid executives, with a total compensation of $12 million in 2024, including salary and stock. He was a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion within Microsoft, championing these values across the company.
While Young has not disclosed his future plans, he mentioned that his entrepreneurial roots are calling him and he is excited about what lies ahead.
Microsoft has expressed gratitude for Young's contributions and is supporting his decision to pursue new endeavors.