Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer steps down after 38 years with company
Ars Technica • • general
Key Points:
- Phil Spencer, Microsoft Executive Vice President for Gaming, announced his retirement after 38 years at the company, including 12 years leading its gaming division; Asha Sharma from Microsoft’s CoreAI division will succeed him.
- Xbox President Sarah Bond is also resigning, while Xbox Studios Head Matt Booty is promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer to work closely with Sharma.
- Spencer will remain in an advisory role through the summer to assist with the leadership transition and highlighted his tenure overseeing major initiatives like the Xbox One recovery and the Bethesda and Activision Blizzard acquisitions.
- Sharma emphasized a renewed focus on Xbox’s core fans and players, expanding across console, PC, mobile, and cloud platforms, and committed to preserving the artistic
