Asha Sharma Appointed Xbox CEO, Leading Major Restructuring and Strategy Shift
Asha Sharma, an Indian-origin executive with experience at Microsoft, Meta, and Instacart, became CEO of Microsoft's Xbox division in February 2026 after Phil Spencer's retirement. Despite no prior videogame industry experience, Sharma is leading a major restructuring, including cutting about 3,200 jobs and focusing on key franchises like Halo and Elder Scrolls. She emphasizes clear communication and a focused strategy to address Xbox's declining revenue and profit margins while leveraging her background in AI and product development.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–68/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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mint broke this story on 12 Sept, 09:24 am. Other outlets followed.