Bill Gates Steps Down From Microsoft Board

Bill Gates, one of the richest men in the world and the founder of Microsoft has decided to step down from the Board. Watch our latest videos for all the updates.

 Bill Gates, one of the richest men in the world, founded Microsoft more than 40 years ago. On 13th March 2020, Microsoft announced that Bill Gates will be stepping down from the board of Microsoft. Bill Gates confirmed the decision through a LinkedIn post. In the post, he said that the leadership at the company has never been stronger and the time is right to step down. 

This is because he wants to dedicate more time to philanthropic activities such as global health and development, education, climate change, etc. Now Bill Gates will have very little power in the company. However, Microsoft says that Gates will continue to advise the company. Along with Microsoft, Gates will also be leaving the board of Warren Buffett's company named Berkshire Hathaway, due to the same reasons. 

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