Mike Maples

Mike Maples Sr. (August 25, 1942 – January 9, 2025) was an American technology executive best known for his role as Executive Vice President of the Worldwide Products Group at Microsoft. Joining the company in 1988, Maples played a pivotal role in shaping Microsoft's product development and organizational structure during a period of rapid growth. He was instrumental in the development of MS Office and was known for introducing the concept of autonomous product units within the company. Maples retired from Microsoft in 1995 and later served on various corporate boards and engaged in philanthropic activities. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Maples_Sr.