21
Feb
Microsoft has officially appointed Asha Sharma as the Executive Vice President and CEO of Microsoft Gaming, marking a significant leadership transition for the Xbox brand as longtime head Phil Spencer announces his retirement. Reporting directly to Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, Sharma—an Indian-origin executive with a background in AI and consumer platforms—takes the helm at a pivotal moment as the division seeks to integrate recent massive acquisitions like Activision Blizzard while navigating a shifting landscape of cloud and mobile gaming. In his message to employees, Nadella praised Sharma’s "deep experience in building and growing platforms," noting her previous roles at…
