GoKawiilRyan Roslansky to exit Microsoft after 18 years at LinkedIn and parent firm
Ryan Roslansky, the former LinkedIn CEO, announced on Thursday that he is leaving Microsoft at the end of the year, closing out nearly 18 years across LinkedIn and its parent company. He cited reluctance to relocate and work full-time, every day, from Microsoft's Washington office as a factor in his decision.
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The departure removes a long-serving executive who led LinkedIn through its growth as a Microsoft-owned platform, and it could prompt questions about succession at LinkedIn and Microsoft's broader return-to-office expectations. Roslansky's stated reason also highlights ongoing tension between corporate relocation or office-attendance policies and senior leaders' personal preferences.
- Ryan Roslansky is stepping down from Microsoft after nearly 18 years at LinkedIn and Microsoft combined.
- He cited an unwillingness to relocate for full-time, in-office work in Washington as a reason for leaving.
- His exit takes effect at the end of the year, raising questions about leadership continuity at LinkedIn.
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-10-01
Published there as: “Former LinkedIn CEO leaves Microsoft, citing reluctance to relocate for ‘full time, every day’ work in Washington office”
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