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Microsoft shakes up communications team; CEO Satya Nadella sends memo to employees

Microsoft is shifting its communications strategy to enhance the roles of its employees in public messaging. The company will move its communications team under Brad Smith's organization, focusing on legal and public affairs.

Microsoft shakes up communications team; CEO Satya Nadella sends memo to employees

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Microsoft is shifting its communications strategy to enhance the roles of its employees in public messaging.

The company will move its communications team under Brad Smith's organization, focusing on legal and public affairs.

Satya Nadella emphasized the importance of employees who are closer to products in telling Microsoft's story.

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Microsoft is shifting its communications strategy to enhance the roles of its employees in public messaging. The company will move its communications team under Brad Smith's organization, focusing on legal and public affairs. Satya Nadella emphasized the importance of employees who are closer to products in telling Microsoft's story.

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  • Frank Shaw, the longtime communications chief, will transition to an advisory role as part of this restructuring.

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