Coverage dated October 1, 2026

Former LinkedIn CEO leaves Microsoft, citing reluctance to relocate for ‘full time, every day’ work in Washington office

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Former LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky announced on Thursday that he is stepping down “after nearly 18 years at LinkedIn and Microsoft” and will leave the company at the end of the year. Roslansky led LinkedIn for six years, during which time he grew membership on the platform from 700 million to 1.

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Microsoft's former LinkedIn chief is leaving amid a wave of exec departures (opens Quartz)
Published Oct 1, 2026
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Ryan Roslansky, who led LinkedIn for six years, will stay through year-end as an advisor before departing over his reluctance to relocate
Fast Company
Former LinkedIn CEO leaves Microsoft, citing reluctance to relocate for ‘full time, every day’ work in Washington office (opens Fast Company)
Published Oct 1, 2026
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Former LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky announced on Thursday that he is stepping down “after nearly 18 years at LinkedIn and Microsoft” and will leave the company at the end of the year. Roslansky led LinkedIn for six years, during which time he grew membership on the platform from 700 million to 1.