Background
Raikes, Jeffrey Scott was born on May 29, 1958 in Nebraska, United States.
Raikes, Jeffrey Scott was born on May 29, 1958 in Nebraska, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering & Economic Systems, Stanford University, California, 1980.
Software development manager Apple Computer Inc., 1980—1981. Product manager Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, Washington, 1981—1984, director applications marketing, 1984, chief strategist, vice president office system, then senior vice president, Microsoft North America, 1993—1998, group vice president worldwide sales and support group, 1998—2000, group vice president productivity & business services, 2000—2004, group vice president, information worker business, 2004—2005, president business software division, 2005—2008. Chief Executive Officer Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, since 2008.
Partner Seattle Mariners Baseball Club, since 1992. Board directors Software Publications Association, 1987—1993, Costco Wholesale Corporation, since 2008, XO Communications Inc., Washington Technology Center. Co-founder Raikes Family Foundation, since 1997.
Trustee University Nebraska Foundation, Washington State University Foundation. Active United Way; co-chair annual campaign United Way King County, 2006—2007. Founder Lincoln J. D. Edwards Honors Progressive (now Jeffrey S. Raikes School Computer Science & Management) University Nebraska.
Member executive committee National Foundation Teaching Entrepreneurship.
Married Tricia McGinnis. Children: Michaela, Conner, Gillian.