Inside Microsoft’s big Xbox leadership shake-up

Source: The Verge

Leadership Change at Xbox

Xbox fans had been anticipating the retirement of Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer for years, but what most hadn’t expected was the departure of Xbox president Sarah Bond as well. For many outside the company, Bond seemed like Spencer’s natural successor—a deputy of sorts.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Microsoft CFO Amy Hood chose a different direction. Instead of promoting Bond, Microsoft elevated Asha Sharma, a former Microsoft AI executive, to the top of Xbox. The decision to overlook Bond surprised many Xbox fans, but according to more than a dozen current and former Microsoft employees, it felt inevitable.

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