He was let go of Microsoft board, for "reasons" after outside law firm too a look at his behavior. Officially he left for philanthropic priorities. The New York Times has reported of Gates’ behavior towards female employees at Microsoft and the Gates Foundation https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/16/business/bill-melinda-gat... They should have outside law firm look what he does in his foundation, but they can't because it's his foundation.