Matt Booty, long-time head of Xbox Game Studios, has been elevated to Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer amid a wider management reshuffle at Xbox. Booty framed the change as a moment to double down on content and creativity, saying the company remains confident about what comes next. He will partner with incoming Xbox leader Asha Sharma to define the platform’s creative and publishing direction.

  • Promotion confirmed following a major leadership shakeup that also drew statements from Phil Spencer, Asha Sharma and Satya Nadella.
  • Booty moves from running Xbox Game Studios to a broader content remit, tasked with guiding franchises and studio output across Xbox.
  • His message focused on stability and forward momentum, pointing to Microsoft and Xbox’s history of adapting to industry shifts.
  • Collaboration with Asha Sharma is expected to shape strategy for first-party projects, third-party relations and broader brand positioning.
  • The announcement aims to reassure players and partners that creative priorities will remain central even as leadership roles evolve.

Source: Pure Xbox

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