- Phil Spencer is retiring from Xbox after a whopping 38 years at the company.
- He had been serving as the president and CEO of Microsoft Gaming for many years.
- Phil’s position will be occupied by a former AI executive, Asha Sharma.
It is no big secret that Xbox has been struggling in the industry lately. Faltering sales this generation almost totally killed off its hardware, and now there has been a massive shakeup in the company’s leadership.
In a very shocking move, Phil Spencer has retired from Xbox after being there for 38 years and almost 12 years as the head of Microsoft’s gaming division. He will be replaced by a former AI Executive, Asha Sharma.
Why it matters: This is a huge shakeup that nobody really saw coming. It will be really interesting to see how Xbox operates from here, considering that, despite the ups and downs, Phil was instrumental for the company.
Phil Spencer penned a note revealing that he had been thinking of stepping down since last year. He further says that working with Sharma over the past few months has given him a lot of confidence that she is the right person for the job.
Additionally, Sarah Bond is also leaving Microsoft, handing full control to Matt Booty and Asha Sharma. The latter of whom says in her note that she is committed to great games, return of Xbox, and future play.
While it is too early to judge, people are skeptical about her appointment, considering she doesn’t have any previous gaming experience. Nonetheless, this is the start of a new chapter for Xbox, and we hope it goes well for them.
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