Bill Gates leaves Microsoft, Berkshire Hathaway boards to focus on philanthropy

Posted on AllSides March 13th, 2020
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Bill Gates is stepping down from the Microsoft board of directors, the company announced Friday.

Gates is also resigning from the board of Berkshire Hathaway.

“I have made the decision to step down from both of the public boards on which I serve – Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway – to dedicate more time to philanthropic priorities including global health and development, education, and my increasing engagement in tackling climate change,” Gates wrote on LinkedIn.

“The leadership at the Berkshire companies and Microsoft has never been stronger, so the time is...

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