Microsoft has confirmed that Andra Mallard, chief marketing officer of its AI division, is leaving the company just six months after joining from Pinterest, with plans to relocate her family to Europe to be closer to her ailing father.
According to an internal memo viewed by Business Insider, Microsoft executive Yusuf Mehdi told employees that Mallard plans to move her family to Europe in August and step back from her current role. Microsoft confirmed her departure plans and said she will remain with the company until early next year in an advisory capacity. Microsoft has decided not to replace her position at all.
