New Delhi, March 27 -- Microsoft chief diversity officer Lindsay-Rae McIntyre is stepping down from the software company as it undergoes a major human resources overhaul to capitalise on growing artificial intelligence demand.

Amy Coleman, Microsoft's executive vice president and chief people officer, told employees in a memo published by Business Insider.

Amy acknowledged Lindsay-Rae McIntyre's contribution, noting that she helped establish strong benchmarks for inclusive leadership and talent development at scale.

Lindsay-Rae McIntyre will step down from her role as the chief diversity officer at Microsoft at the end of March to take on a chief people officer role elsewhere, according to an internal memo cited by Business Insider.

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