Gates Foundation Names Former Microsoft Head as New CEO

Courtesy PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Tue, 05/13/2008 - 00:00

Jeff Raikes, who announced his retirement as president of the Microsoft Business Division in January, will become CEO of the nation's largest foundation on September 2....


 

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