Xbox Leader Phil Spencer Retires, AI Executive Takes Helm
Xbox CEO Phil Spencer is retiring after a long tenure at Microsoft. He will be succeeded by Asha Sharma, former president of CoreAI. The leadership transition also includes the departure of Xbox president Sarah Bond.
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"Today marks an exciting new chapter" - Xbox boss Phil Spencer retiring amid major leadership shakeup that sees Microsoft's CoreAI president taking over role
Xbox CEO Phil Spencer is retiring after nearly 40 years at Microsoft, with Asha Sharma, formerly president of CoreAI, taking over as the new CEO of Microsoft Gaming. Xbox president Sarah Bond is also departing the company. Spencer will remain in an advisory role through the summer, while Matt Booty will work with Sharma as executive vice president and chief content officer.
Microsoft gaming head Phil Spencer is retiring, replaced by an AI exec who promises no "soulless AI slop"
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer is retiring, with Asha Sharma, formerly president of Microsoft's CoreAI product, set to take over. Xbox president Sarah Bond has also resigned as part of this leadership transition. Sharma has outlined a vision focused on great games, a multiplatform 'return of Xbox,' and innovative business models, emphasizing human-crafted experiences over 'soulless AI slop'.
Phil Spencer retiring from Xbox, will be replaced by CoreAI boss
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer is retiring after 38 years with the company, with CoreAI president Asha Sharma set to take over his role. Sarah Bond is also resigning, while Matt Booty has been promoted to chief content officer. Sharma emphasized a commitment to "great games" and "the future of play," vowing to avoid "soulless AI slop" and focus on human-crafted experiences.
