Xbox's new boss could herald the changes the division needs | Opinion
in newsletterGamesIndustry.biz · 2026-02-27 · 7 min read · studios
Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are leaving Xbox, with Asha Sharma (from Microsoft's CoreAI team) taking over as CEO of Microsoft Gaming. Her lack of gaming industry experience has sparked concern, though the piece argues that Spencer's passion alone wasn't enough to fix Xbox's strategic problems. Sharma's appointment may signal Microsoft's willingness to make the radical changes Xbox needs.
Appeared in 2026-02-27.