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Phil Spencer Retires from Microsoft Xbox; AI Executive Asha Sharma Takes the Helm

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Microsoft Xbox chief Phil Spencer retires, replaced by AI executive Asha Sharma

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Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft's gaming division, is retiring after 38 years, with Asha Sharma, an AI executive, taking over. The transition comes amid challenges in the gaming sector, including declining revenue and competition from other console makers.

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LivestreamMenuMake ItselectUSAINTLLivestreamSearch quotes, news & videosLivestreamWatchlistSIGN INCreate free accountMarketsBusinessInvestingTechPoliticsVideoWatchlistInvesting ClubPROLivestreamMenu Microsoft's head of gaming, Phil Spencer, is leaving the software maker following a 38-year tenure, as the company's Xbox business faces

increased challenges. "Last year, Phil Spencer made the decision to retire from the company, and since then we've been talking about succession planning," Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wrote in a memo to employees that was published on Friday. "I want to thank Phil for his extraordinary leadership and partnership."

Spencer's exit follows the departures of business development chief Chris Young and GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke in 2025. Charlie Bell, who had been Microsoft's most high-ranking security leader, switched to an individual contributor role earlier this month.

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