Announcement of Phil Spencer's Retirement
Xbox chief Phil Spencer has announced in an internal memo his departure from Microsoft after 38 years with the company. The memo, titled 'A new chapter for Microsoft Gaming,' was addressed to Xbox employees and details that Spencer made the decision to retire last fall.
Key Leadership Changes at Xbox and Microsoft Gaming
In addition to Spencer's exit, Xbox president Sarah Bond is also leaving Microsoft, which triggers a substantial change in management at Xbox. Asha Sharma, who currently serves as president of CoreAI products at Microsoft, is stepping into the role of Microsoft Gaming CEO. Sharma will report directly to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
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