Bill gates steps down from microsoft board 2

Bill Gates has not stepped down from the Microsoft board. In fact, he is still a Technology Advisor to the company and has been involved in various philanthropic efforts through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

However, in 2014, Bill Gates stepped down as the Chairman of Microsoft's Board of Directors, a position he had held since 2000. He was succeeded by John W. Thompson, who served as the Chairman of the Board until 2015.

In 2018, Satya Nadella, the current CEO of Microsoft, took over as the Chairman of the Board, and Bill Gates became a Technology Advisor to the company. In this role, Gates continues to provide guidance and advice to the company on technology and product strategy.

It's worth noting that Bill Gates has been focusing more on his philanthropic work through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which he co-chairs with his wife Melinda. The foundation has been involved in various initiatives aimed at improving global health, education, and poverty reduction.