Frank Shaw
Former Chief Communications Officer at Microsoft, where he served approximately 17–20 years overseeing brand communications, media relations, crisis communications, and internal messaging. Prior to his in-house role, he provided communications services to Microsoft through the public relations firm Waggener Edstrom.
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Microsoft is searching for a successor to Frank Shaw, with Brad Smith personally taking over communications affairs during the transition period.
Frank Shaw's official tenure at Microsoft spanned 17 years.
Counting his earlier years providing services to Microsoft through the PR firm Waggener Edstrom, Frank Shaw's total involvement in Microsoft's communications affairs is close to 29 years.
Frank Shaw's time as a formal Microsoft employee is close to 20 years.
Microsoft Chief Communications Officer Frank Shaw announced he will be leaving the company.
As Chief Communications Officer, Frank Shaw was responsible for overseeing Microsoft's brand image, media relations, crisis communications, and internal communications functions.
During Frank Shaw's 17-year tenure, Microsoft underwent a CEO transition from Steve Ballmer to Satya Nadella.
In the high-turnover tech industry, it is quite rare for an executive to hold a core position at the same company for nearly 20 years.
Frank Shaw initially established his connection with Microsoft through the external PR firm Waggener Edstrom.
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Frank Shaw's official tenure at Microsoft spanned 17 years.
50%UnverifiedCounting his earlier years providing services to Microsoft through the PR firm Waggener Edstrom, Frank Shaw's total involvement in Microsoft's communications affairs is close to 29 years.
50%UnverifiedFrank Shaw's time as a formal Microsoft employee is close to 20 years.
50%UnverifiedFrank Shaw initially established his connection with Microsoft through the external PR firm Waggener Edstrom.
50%UnverifiedAs Chief Communications Officer, Frank Shaw was responsible for overseeing Microsoft's brand image, media relations, crisis communications, and internal communications functions.
50%UnverifiedDuring Frank Shaw's 17-year tenure, Microsoft underwent a CEO transition from Steve Ballmer to Satya Nadella.
50%UnverifiedIn the high-turnover tech industry, it is quite rare for an executive to hold a core position at the same company for nearly 20 years.
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