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Phil Spencer's Departure from Microsoft Gaming
Microsoft Executive Vice President for Gaming Phil Spencer has announced his retirement after 38 years with the company and 12 years leading its video game efforts. Asha Sharma, the executive currently overseeing Microsoft’s CoreAI division, will step into his role as the new leader.
Xbox Leadership Shifts
Xbox President Sarah Bond, widely seen as a potential successor to Spencer, is also resigning from Microsoft. In a related move, Xbox Studios Head Matt Booty receives a promotion to Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer, where he will collaborate closely with Sharma on content strategy.
I told Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella last fall that I was thinking about stepping back and starting the next chapter of my life. I will remain at Microsoft in an advisory role through the summer to help Sharma during the transition.
