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Circle appoints Microsoft executive Kirk Koenigsbauer to Board of Directors
Circle Internet Group, Inc.
- Kirk Koenigsbauer appointed to Circle's Board, effective March 16, 2026, as a Class III director.
- He serves as President & COO of Microsoft's Experiences and Devices Group, overseeing Microsoft 365 and Copilot.
- Koenigsbauer will join the Compensation Committee and Risk Committee.
- He brings over 30 years of experience in enterprise software, cloud platforms, and security businesses.
- Board size increased to nine directors; Koenigsbauer is independent under NYSE rules.