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Asha Sharma Appointed As CEO of Microsoft Gaming

PUBLIC · MSFTJul 26, 2026•14 days ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Microsoft Corporation

Asha Sharma
RedmondInformation TechnologyProfessional ServicesSoftwareData And Analytics

Description

Microsoft has appointed Asha Sharma as the new CEO of Microsoft Gaming, succeeding Phil Spencer. Sharma's leadership and customer engagement initiatives, including a surprise giveaway at the 2026 FanFest, are set to energize the Xbox brand.

Company Information

Company

Microsoft Corporation

Location

One Microsoft Way

Redmond, Washington, United States

About

Microsoft Corporation is a multinational technology company that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. It is best known for its software products including the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite, and the Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers.

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