Rajesh Jha to retire July 1; Microsoft restructures Experiences and Devices leadership

On March 12, 2026 Microsoft said Rajesh Jha, who ran Experiences and Devices, will transition out on July 1 after more than 35 years and stay on in an advisory role. No single successor was named. Instead, four executives became EVPs reporting directly to Satya Nadella, and Jeff Teper was promoted to EVP. Microsoft said the full structure and decision ownership would be finalized by June.

• Rajesh Jha transitions out July 1, 2026, then moves to an advisory role
• No single replacement named
• EVPs reporting to Nadella: Perry Clarke, Charles Lamanna, Pavan Davuluri, Ryan Roslansky
• Jeff Teper promoted to EVP; Sumit Chauhan and Kirk Koenigsbauer named presidents