"Last fall, I shared with Satya that I was thinking about stepping back and starting the next chapter of my life. From that moment, we aligned on approaching this transition with intention, ensuring stability, and strengthening the foundation we've built. Xbox has always been more than a business. It's a vibrant community of players, creators, and teams who care deeply about what we build and how we build it. And it deserves a thoughtful, deliberate plan for the road ahead."
"Today marks an exciting new chapter for Microsoft Gaming as Asha Sharma steps into the role of CEO, and I want to be the first to welcome her to this incredible team. Working with her over the past several months has given me tremendous confidence. She brings genuine curiosity, clarity and a deep commitment to understanding players, creators, and the decisions that shape our future. We know this is an important moment for our fans, partners, and team, and we're committed to getting it right."
Phil Spencer is retiring as the longest-serving head of Xbox after a career that began at Microsoft as an intern in June 1988. Spencer planned the transition with Satya to ensure stability and strengthen Xbox's foundation. Xbox is framed as a community of players, creators, and teams committed to thoughtful product development. Asha Sharma will assume the role of CEO of Microsoft Gaming, bringing curiosity, clarity, and commitment to players and creators. Spencer will remain in an advisory capacity through the summer to support a smooth transition. Xbox is moving toward a multiplatform publishing strategy, including Halo reaching PlayStation.
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