Microsoft HoloLens exec resigns

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Tech: Microsoft HoloLens exec resigns

Jordan Parker Erb

Wed, June 8, 2022, 7:00 PM·3 min read

Good morning to everyone, but especially to the jet-tracking teen who is keeping tabs on some of the richest people in the world. I'm Jordan Parker Erb, and today I'm taking you inside a Microsoft exec's resignation — which came soon after Insider's report on misconduct allegations against him.

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Alex Kipman

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1. HoloLens co-creator Alex Kipman is resigning from Microsoft. The resignation, which Kipman announced to direct reports on Tuesday, comes after Insider reported on misconduct allegations against him.

Current and former employees alleged Kipman repeatedly got away with inappropriate behavior toward women employees, including unwanted touching — something many suggested is part of a widespread pattern of misconduct at Microsoft.
Three sources told Insider that managers warned employees not to leave women alone around Kipman.
According to an insider, Microsoft cloud boss Scott Guthrie — to whom Kipman reports — is planning a reorg. Kipman will stay on through the transition.

Everything we know about Kipman's resignation so far.

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