Asha Sharma has been announced as the new head of Xbox and Microsoft Gaming following Phil Spencer's departure. Her appointment came after an unexpected leadership shuffle that also saw long-time Xbox president Sarah Bond exit the company.

  • Sharma takes the reins as Xbox embarks on a new leadership chapter after Phil Spencer stepped down from the role.
  • Sara(h) Bond, who many assumed might lead next, left Microsoft around the same time—making Sharma's rise less predictable.
  • Prior to this announcement Sharma was not widely known to the public, prompting fresh interest in her background and experience.
  • Pure Xbox has published a feature tracing Sharma's professional path to date, providing context on how she arrived at the top Xbox role.
  • The appointment raises questions about the future direction of Xbox strategy and how the new executive team will shape Microsoft's gaming efforts.

Source: Pure Xbox

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