The Bad PlaceUS Top News and Analysis | Microsoft's LinkedIn names longtime exec Dan Shapero its new CEO
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Microsoft has appointed longtime LinkedIn executive Dan Shapero as the new CEO of the professional‑networking platform, effective immediately, while current chief Ryan Roslansky steps back to remain Executive Vice President at Microsoft and take on added responsibilities for the Office productivity suite. Roslansky praised Shapero’s leadership of sales, marketing and product, noting his deep knowledge of members and customers. Under Roslansky’s six‑year tenure, LinkedIn’s membership rose from roughly 700 million to 1.3 billion and revenue grew 11 % year‑over‑year in the most recent quarter, though growth has slowed since Microsoft’s 2016 $27 billion acquisition. The transition comes as Microsoft pushes AI features across Office and LinkedIn and expands data‑center capacity, while other senior leaders such as Office chief Rajesh Jha have announced retirement plans and longtime figures like Phil Spencer have departed.
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