Bill Gates has left Microsoft’s board of directors to devote more time to his philanthropy projects, DAWN reported.
The 64-year-old stopped being involved in day-to-day operations at the firm more than a decade ago, turning his attention to the foundation he launched with his wife, Melinda.
Gates served as chairman of Microsoft’s board of directors until early 2014 and has now stepped away entirely.
“It’s been a tremendous honour and privilege to have worked with and learned from Bill over the years,” Microsoft chief executive and company veteran Satya Nadella said in a press release.
“Bill founded our company with a belief in the democratising force of software and a passion to solve society’s most pressing challenges, and Microsoft and the world are better for it.”
Nadella said Microsoft would continue to benefit from Gates’ “technical passion and advice” in his continuing role as a technical advisor.
“I am grateful for Bill’s friendship and look forward to continuing to work alongside him,” he further added.
