Internal note: Frank Shaw is leaving Microsoft after 17 years as chief communications officer, saying it is "time for me to move on and try new things" (Tom Warren/The Verge)

Frank Shaw is leaving Microsoft after 17 years as chief communications officer, stating it is “time for me to move on and try new things.” He has supported the company’s communications for nearly 30 years, overseeing internal and external messaging during major corporate initiatives. His departure follows a long tenure that began in the early 2000s.