Michael Chang

Michael Chang is an experienced professional currently serving as the Deputy Director of the Foundation Strategy Office at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He has held this position since March 2021 and was promoted to Director in July 2023. His role involves leading strategic initiatives and providing advisory support to senior leaders within the foundation.

Professional Background

Prior to his current position, Chang worked as a Senior Strategy Officer in the same office from January 2016 to February 2021. His contributions have included orchestrating significant program strategies, such as the refresh of the Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) program, which involved aligning multiple teams and managing substantial funding commitments. He has also played a key role in various strategic engagements, including the development of country plans and partnerships in Africa and the establishment of the Global Delivery Program.

Before joining the Gates Foundation, Chang held several strategic roles at Microsoft, including Director of Corporate Strategy and Director of Special Projects. His work there focused on cloud and enterprise business strategies, mergers and acquisitions, and cross-company initiatives.

Education

Chang is an alumnus of Harvard Business School, which has contributed to his expertise in strategic planning and management.

Location

He is based in Kirkland, Washington, and has built a professional network of over 500 connections on LinkedIn, reflecting his active engagement in the philanthropic and strategic sectors.12