The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Longtime Microsoft Executive Is Chosen to Lead Gates Foundation

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has tapped Jeffrey S. Raikes, a Microsoft executive, to lead the world's largest foundation as it embarks on a period of rapid growth and grapples with criticism of its growing influence.

Mr. Raikes, a 27-year veteran of Microsoft, will replace Patty Stonesifer, who has headed the foundation...

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