Monday, April 13, 2015

Microsoft Drafts Madrona's DelBene As New Strategy, Planning Exec

Redmond-based Microsoft has pulled a former, Microsoft executive--Kurt DelBene--back into the fold, saying this morning that DelBene has been named Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Planning. DelBene had most recently been a Venture Partner at Madrona Venture Group. DelBene was previously President of the Microsoft Office Division, prior to serving as senior advisor to the Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Obama administration, heading up efforts with Healthcare.gov. DelBene also is married to U.S. Representative Suzan DelBene. Delbene had only been a Venture Partner at Madrona since September.