Earthquake in Xbox: historic changes in the leadership of Microsoft Gaming.
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Microsoft Gaming is experiencing one of the biggest leadership changes in its history. Phil Spencer will retire on Monday, February 23, marking the end of an era that has profoundly shaped the course of Xbox for over a decade. The news comes alongside another unexpected move: Sarah Bond has also resigned as president of Xbox.
The replacement is already decided. Asha Sharma, current president of CoreAI product at Microsoft, will take over as CEO of Microsoft Gaming, in a move that points to a new strategic phase focused on artificial intelligence and platform technology.
New leadership in Microsoft Gaming after Phil Spencer’s departure
Phil Spencer’s departure marks the end of an era. Under his leadership, Xbox bet on Xbox Game Pass, expansion to PC and Cloud, the acquisition of Bethesda and Activision Blizzard, and an increasingly open and multi-platform strategy. His departure marks a turning point in the midst of Microsoft’s global video game business consolidation.
Along with Asha Sharma’s arrival, there are also significant internal movements. Matt Booty will be promoted to Chief Content Officer, working closely with Sharma to oversee studios and first-party content. Everything points to a profound reorganization of the management structure, with a renewed focus on services, technology, and internal development.
More official details are expected in the coming hours about the immediate future of Xbox and the leadership transition. February 23 will be marked as a historic date for the brand.
Founder and editor of SoloXboxOne and Generación Xbox. He is also one of the owners of the GX Group, Samsung Universe and the Reflotes forum. Adrian has reviewed over 200 games on the web and has an average score of 85 according to Opencritic. Among his expertise as a writer and analyst, he has interviewed Microsoft personalities and participated in private gaming events.
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