tech
March 12, 2026
Microsoft top Office executive Rajesh Jha retiring after more than 35 years
Rajesh Jha helped Microsoft bring to market an artificial intelligence assistant containing OpenAI models for its Office productivity customers.
TL;DR
- Rajesh Jha, a key executive overseeing Office at Microsoft, is retiring in July.
- He has served the company for over 35 years.
- Jha was crucial in integrating generative AI models into Microsoft 365 Copilot.
- His retirement comes as Microsoft competes and collaborates with AI model developers.
- Four leaders from Jha's former group will now report directly to CEO Satya Nadella.
- Jeff Teper will become an executive vice president, and two other Office executives are being elevated to president titles.
- Microsoft recently announced a new $99/month Microsoft 365 E7 subscription including Copilot.
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