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Microsoft Gaming Appoints Asha Sharma As Chief Executive Officer

PUBLIC · MSFTJun 07, 2026•11 days ago

Position

Chief Strategy Officer

Company

Microsoft Corporation

Matthew Ball
RedmondInformation TechnologyProfessional ServicesSoftwareData And Analytics

Description

Microsoft Gaming has appointed Asha Sharma as the new CEO, initiating a corporate overhaul to reshape Xbox's leadership and focus. Sharma replaces Phil Spencer and is tasked with transforming Xbox into the top gaming and entertainment company.

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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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