After approximately 40 years with Microsoft, Xbox leader and CEO of Microsoft Gaming Phil Spencer is departing from the company, alongside Xbox president Sarah Bond. Spencer’s retirement was revealed in a memo from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on February 20th, indicating, “Last year, Phil Spencer decided to retire from the organization, and since then we’ve been discussing succession strategies.”
Last summer, Microsoft had addressed speculations regarding Spencer’s retirement, asserting at that time that he was “not retiring anytime soon.” Asha Sharma, currently president of Microsoft’s CoreAI, is stepping into Spencer’s previous position as CEO of Microsoft Gaming, while Matt Booty is being elevated to EVP and chief content officer.
Stay tuned below for the latest news on the leadership transition at Microsoft’s Xboxs
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Peruse Xbox president Sarah Bond’s memo regarding her departure from Microsoft.I’ve concluded this is the ideal time for me to embark on my next venture, both personally and professionally. We’re amid a significant technological transition that will mold the forthcoming era of our field, and I’m invigorated by what lies ahead. This juncture also offers a distinct chance for fresh perspectives and new leadership to steer the team into its forthcoming chapter.
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The significant overhaul at Xbox indicates that Asha Sharma is succeeding Phil Spencer as the head of Microsoft Gaming. Her previous responsibilities at Microsoft were centered on AI, and here’s her perspective on leveraging AI in gaming:
As monetization and AI continue to develop and shape this future, we will not pursue short-term efficiency or inundate our ecosystem with lackluster AI outputs. Games are and will always be art, crafted by people, and created with the most groundbreaking technology we offer.
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Chief Phil Spencer of Xbox has recently informed employees that he’s exiting Microsoft after 38 years. In a memo titled “A new phase for Microsoft Gaming,” Spencer discloses to Xbox employees that he opted to retire from Microsoft last autumn.
Additionally, he announces Xbox president Sarah Bond is departing Microsoft, initiating a substantial restructuring in Xbox’s management. Asha Sharma, presently the president of CoreAI products, will assume the role of CEO of Microsoft Gaming, with direct reports to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
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