Microsoft Shifts Communications Leadership to President Brad Smith

Microsoft has undergone an organizational shake-up, with President Brad Smith taking on direct oversight of the company's communications function. In this new role, Smith will be responsible for leading Microsoft's comms efforts, which includes managing the company's internal and external messaging.

The move comes as part of a broader restructuring effort within the company, which has seen Brent Colburn appointed as the interim comms leader. Colburn's appointment is temporary, with Smith set to take on direct leadership of the comms function in the short term.