Xbox president and COO Sarah Bond has spoken for the first time since Friday’s news that she’s leaving Microsoft, alongside head of gaming Phil Spencer. Asha Sharma, who was previously head of coreAI ...

A leadership change at Microsoft’ s gaming division triggered online criticism, with some gamers alleging “Indian nepotism” after the company appointed AI executive Asha Sharma to lead Xbox.

Soon after Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond announced they will be stepping down from their roles at Xbox, Matt Booty, Microsoft gaming executive vice pres.

A key element of the company's ongoing transformation is a leadership overhaul within its gaming business. On February 20, Microsoft appointed Asha Sharma as the new Executive Vice President and CEO ...

Microsoft Gaming has ​been ​grappling with tariff-induced cost pressures, strong competition and ⁠uncertain consumer spending, prompting price rises on Xbox hardware.

Head of Xbox Phil Spencer is retiring, and his apparent successor Sarah Bond is also resigning. Taking their place is a Microsoft AI exec.

Microsoft has named Asha Sharma as the new chief executive of its gaming division, marking one of the most significant ...

Catch up with this week's Microsoft Weekly news recap about a shakeup at the company's gaming division, some changes to the ...

Nadella appoints AI exec to lead Xbox after Phil Spencer's retirement; 500 million MAUs mark new era from 20 February 2026.

Microsoft has announced a significant leadership change for its gaming division as industry veteran Phil Spencer prepares to retire after nearly four decades with the company. Asha Sharma, who ...

Phil Spencer is leaving Xbox: The long-time head of Microsoft's gaming division is retiring, he announced in a post on X.

Xbox has a new leader in the form of Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma, who comes from an AI position and has not worked in ...