What you need to know
- Ralf Groene, Microsoft’s CVP of Design, Windows, and Devices, has announced his retirement after 17 years with the company.
- Groene will be remembered for his contributions to the Microsoft Surface tablet and the design of the Windows and Xbox OS experiences.
- Microsoft recently combined its Windows and Surface teams and created a new leader to run the work.
After 17 years with the company, Ralph Groene, Microsoft’s corporate vice president of design, Windows, and devices, announced earlier today that he is “pleased to announce that he is retiring.” You may remember Groene for his contributions to the Surface tablet and the striking design that was consistent across the Windows, Xbox, and HoloLens OS experiences.
However, Groene is best known for the bold designs of all Surface PCs, including the Surface Book, Surface Laptop Studio, and Surface Duo.
In another Surface exit, @ralfgroene has left Microsoft. pic.twitter.com/okhHE79APqApril 16, 2024
Groene’s well-deserved departure comes weeks after Microsoft announced it would reunite its Windows and Surface teams under Pavan Davuluri’s leadership. Davuluri will lead Windows and Surface development, similar to his predecessor Panos Panay before leaving Microsoft.
The Microsoft veteran did not provide details about his retirement plans. Nevertheless, we wish him the best in his endeavors.
