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Microsoft Loses Dev Head After 34 Years
8 Apr
Summary
- Julia Liuson, head of Microsoft's developer division, resigns after 34 years.
- She led the developer business for 12 years, overseeing GitHub acquisition.
- Her departure follows other recent high-profile executive exits.
Julia Liuson, who led Microsoft's developer division (DevDiv), has announced her resignation after a distinguished 34-year career.
Liuson spent her final 12 years at Microsoft at the helm of DevDiv. During her tenure, the company significantly expanded its engagement with open-source projects and notably acquired GitHub for $7.5 billion.
Her departure is set for the end of June, after which she will transition to an advisory role. This move occurs amidst a notable wave of executive departures from Microsoft, including Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, and Rajesh Jha.
These recent exits have led to management restructuring, with some division leaders now reporting directly to CEO Satya Nadella, and changes within the AI leadership, including a new Copilot boss.
