
Phil Spencer departs Microsoft gaming helm; Asha Sharma to lead Xbox era
Microsoft is reshaping its gaming leadership as Phil Spencer retires after 38 years, with Asha Sharma named incoming Microsoft Gaming EVP and CEO to lead the next chapter; Sarah Bond resigns and Matt Booty is promoted to EVP and Chief Content Officer, while Spencer remains in an advisory role through the summer. The moves come as Microsoft refocuses Xbox strategy beyond hardware and continues pursuing cross‑platform growth and major acquisitions.



