Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer steps down after 38 years with company

Ars Technica
By Kyle OrlandFeb 20, 2026, 6:28 pm122 ptsTrending
Microsoft Executive Vice President for Gaming Phil Spencer announced he will retire after 38 years at Microsoft and 12 years leading the company's video game efforts. Asha Sharma, an executive currently in charge of Microsoft's CoreAI division, will take his place. Xbox President Sarah Bond, who many assumed…

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