Bill Gates steps down as Microsoft board, focusing on philanthropy

Windows Gates and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates announced that he will step down from the tech giant's board.

Gates confirmed in a blog post on LinkedIn that he will now focus his time on charity.

"I have decided to withdraw from the two public boards I serve-Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway-to spend more time on philanthropy, including global health and development, education, and my increasing commitment to climate change. , "He wrote. "The leadership of Berkshire and Microsoft has never been stronger, so now is the time to take that step."

The 65-year-old billionaire first stepped down from Microsoft's presidency in 2008 in favor of an advisory role on the company's board of directors-he may even have played a role in exposing Age of Empires: The Final Edition.

"As far as Microsoft is concerned, exiting the board does not mean exiting the company."

"Microsoft will always be an important job in my life, and I will continue to keep in touch with Satya and technology leaders to help shape the vision and achieve the company's ambitious goals. For the progress the company is making and how to continue to benefit the world, I Feel more optimistic than ever before. "