Bill Gates ‘left Microsoft board amid inquiry into relationship with employee’

Board members reportedly felt his presence was inappropriate during the investigation into a romantic relationship last year

Board members at Microsoft decided in 2020 it was not appropriate for the tech giant's co-founder, Bill Gates, to continue sitting on its board as they investigated a romantic relationship with a female employee that was deemed inappropriate, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Microsoft subsequently confirmed the investigation had taken place, and said it had provided support to the female employee concerned.