By Ashley Stewart
Publication Date: 2026-03-25 15:35:00
Microsoft’s chief people officer just announced a sweeping overhaul of the human-resources team charged with compensation and policies for the company’s more than 220,000 employees, according to an internal memo viewed by Business Insider.
“We’re in a time when technology, the way we work, and our org structures are all evolving,” the email from Amy Coleman, who took over as the company’s chief people officer in March 2025, states. “The pace of change is exceeding what our current operating model and decision rhythms were built for. We’re no longer being asked to scale for stability; we need to scale for adaptability and help set a new pace.”
Coleman announced a series of promotions and departures within her organization. Microsoft Chief Diversity Officer Lindsay-Rae McIntyre is leaving the company March 31 to “take the next step in her career to be a Chief People Officer,” according to the email.
Leslie Lawson Sims will take over for McIntyre…
