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Xbox boss Phil Spencer is retiring, and his replacement is an AI executive who joined Microsoft in 2024

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  • The leadership shift signals a platform-first strategy across PC, mobile, and cloud, aiming for seamless experiences beyond a single console.
  • Asha Sharma arrives as a platform builder, aiming to earn the right to be trusted by players and developers across Xbox’s multi-device ecosystem.
  • Booty emphasizes a strong pipeline and established franchises to weather change and maintain project momentum without immediate studio layoffs.

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Phil Spencer Retiring, Sarah Bond Out, Matt Booty Promoted as Microsoft AI Exec Asha Sharma Named New Xbox Boss – EXCLUSIVE - IGN

https://www.ign.com/articles/phil-spencer-retiring-sarah-bond-out-matt-booty-promoted-as-microsoft-ai-exec-asha-sharma-named-new-xbox-boss-exclusiveIgn.com
Phil Spencer Retiring, Sarah Bond Out, Matt Booty Promoted as Microsoft AI Exec Asha Sharma Named New Xbox Boss – EXCLUSIVE - IGN

Read Microsoft gaming CEO Asha Sharma’s first memo on the future of Xbox

https://www.theverge.com/games/882326/read-microsoft-gaming-ceo-asha-sharma-first-memoTheverge.com
Read Microsoft gaming CEO Asha Sharma’s first memo on the future of Xbox

Xbox boss Phil Spencer is leaving, and a Microsoft AI exec is taking over with president Sarah Bond also resigning

https://www.gamesradar.com/platforms/xbox/xbox-boss-phil-spencer-is-leaving-and-a-microsoft-ai-exec-is-taking-over-with-president-sarah-bond-also-resigning/Gamesradar.com
Xbox boss Phil Spencer is leaving, and a Microsoft AI exec is taking over with president Sarah Bond also resigning

Huge shakeup at Xbox as CEO and president both leave

https://mashable.com/article/xbox-phil-spencer-retiring-sarah-bond-asha-sharma-aiMashable.com
Huge shakeup at Xbox as CEO and president both leave

Huge Xbox shakeup: Phil Spencer retiring, Sarah Bond resigns, Microsoft AI boss becomes new Microsoft Gaming CEO | VGC

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/huge-xbox-shakeup-phil-spencer-retiring-sarah-bond-resigns-microsoft-ai-boss-becomes-new-microsoft-gaming-ceo/Videogameschronicle.com
Huge Xbox shakeup: Phil Spencer retiring, Sarah Bond resigns, Microsoft AI boss becomes new Microsoft Gaming CEO | VGC

New Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma on What Makes a ‘Great Game,’ Having ‘No Tolerance for Bad AI’ and Replacing Phil Spencer

https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/new-microsoft-gaming-ceo-asha-sharma-xbox-games-ai-1236668829/Variety.com
New Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma on What Makes a ‘Great Game,’ Having ‘No Tolerance for Bad AI’ and Replacing Phil Spencer

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