Microsoft’s Office and Teams chief is leaving

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Verge

What happened

After nearly 18 years at LinkedIn and Microsoft, Ryan Roslansky is leaving the company.

Roslansky, who until recently was the CEO of LinkedIn, was promoted to the head of Office last year and then took control of Microsoft Teams earlier this year.

Key facts

  • After nearly 18 years at LinkedIn and Microsoft, Ryan Roslansky is leaving the company.
  • Reported by The Verge and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:09:35 UTC.

Why it matters

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  1. Microsoft’s Office and Teams chief is leaving

  2. European Commission Staff Really Dislike Their ‘Sovereign’ Alternative to Microsoft Teams: Report

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