Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 4:42 PM ET

Microsoft Science President Peter Lee to Step Down

First reported by The Information at 7:05 PM ET · Updated 3:36 PM · 4 sources

Microsoft veteran Peter Lee, who for years led the company’s internal research unit, will leave the company, he announced Wednesday. Lee is the latest in a string of senior executive departures from Microsoft announced this year.

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