Ryan Roslansky has stepped down as LinkedIn CEO after six years running the world’s largest professional network. Dan Shapero, the company’s chief operating officer (COO), will now lead LinkedIn but report to Roslansky, who will continue as an executive vice president at Microsoft and now oversee LinkedIn along with Microsoft’s Office and workplace platforms more broadly. Roslansky joined LinkedIn in 2009. (LinkedIn/Ryan Roslansky) In a post on LinkedIn shared on Wednesday, Roslansky said the leadership change comes as the company doubles down on artificial intelligence and the future of work. “Last year when Satya Nadella asked me to lead LinkedIn and Microsoft Office, I knew what he was betting on: AI is going to transform how people work and grow in their careers faster than most people expect. And LinkedIn and Office would be at the center of that,” he wrote. He added that the opportunity is expanding, prompting a scaling of leadership and talent across the organisation. Announcing the transition, Roslansky said Shapero would become CEO of LinkedIn, citing his experience leading sales, marketing …