Microsoft Israel R&D Head Michal Braverman-Blumenthal Departs After 13 Years

Michal Braverman-Blumenthal, the head of Microsoft's Research and Development center in Israel, is concluding her tenure after 13 years with the company. Her departure marks the end of a significant period leading the tech giant's innovation hub in the country.

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