Microsoft (MSFT) CCO Frank X. Shaw to leave company after over 17 years

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Shaw will remain with Microsoft as Chief Communications Officer until the end of 2026 as the company lines up his replacement.

TJ Denzer September 11, 2026 3:00 PM Microsoft 1

Microsoft (MSFT) Chief Communications Officer (CCO) Frank X. Shaw has announced he will be leaving the company after serving roles throughout Microsoft for over 17 years. He will officially resign at the end of the 2026 calendar year as Microsoft seeks his replacement.

Shaw announced his resignation on his LinkedIn account. While he thanked the company, his colleagues, and Microsoft’s fans for letting him be part of its growth, he could not speak to what is next at this time:

Frank Shaw came to Microsoft as a Corporate VP of Communications in 2009, becoming Chief Communications Officer in January 2023. He’s been with the company through some interesting times, but especially through this recent period of Microsoft dumping massive investments into AI and data centers.

His exit marks another veteran exiting a prominent role in the industry. Stay tuned to the Microsoft topic for more news and updates.

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