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Microsoft AI CMO exits in just 6 months

Microsoft has announced the departure of Andra Mallard, chief marketing officer of its AI division, just six months after her arrival from Pinterest. The move comes as Microsoft reassesses its consumer marketing strategy for Copilot, its flagship generative AI product. According to an internal memo, Mallard plans to relocate her family to Europe in August to be closer to her ailing father and will remain with the company in an advisory role until early next year.

Microsoft has not replaced her position and is consolidating Copilot marketing responsibilities under executive Jared Spataro.

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