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Sarah Bond is leaving Xbox

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Phil Spencer is leaving Microsoft, ending his tenure as the head of the gaming division. Xbox president Sarah Bond is also departing the organization. Asha Sharma will succeed Spencer as the CEO of Microsoft Gaming, while Matt Booty has been promoted to the role of Chief Content Officer.

Written from all 5 reports below, not from any single one.

How it was reported

  1. The Verge·
    Sarah Bond is leaving Xbox

    Sarah Bond, Xbox president and COO, is leaving the organization. Her departure coincides with CEO Phil Spencer's, as Microsoft undergoes changes to its Xbox plans. Asha Sharma and Matt Booty are being promoted to new roles.

  2. The Verge·
    Xbox chief Phil Spencer is leaving Microsoft

    Xbox chief Phil Spencer is leaving Microsoft after nearly 40 years. Sarah Bond, Xbox president, is also departing. Asha Sharma will take over as CEO of Microsoft Gaming.

  3. The Verge·
    Read Xbox chief Phil Spencer’s memo about leaving Microsoft

    Xbox chief Phil Spencer is leaving Microsoft after 38 years. Spencer and Xbox president Sarah Bond are departing, with Asha Sharma taking over as Microsoft Gaming CEO. Sharma will report to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

  4. TechMeme·
    Phil Spencer will retire after 38 years at Microsoft; Asha Sharma, the president of product in Microsoft's Core AI business, will become the CEO of gaming (Jordan Novet/CNBC)

    Phil Spencer is leaving Microsoft after 38 years. He was the head of gaming and will be succeeded by Asha Sharma. Sharma will become the CEO of gaming, overseeing the Xbox business.

  5. TechMeme·
    Memo: Xbox President Sarah Bond, long thought to be Phil Spencer's heir, is leaving; Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty is promoted to Chief Content Officer (Ryan McCaffrey/IGN)

    Xbox President Sarah Bond is leaving. Matt Booty, head of Xbox Game Studios, is promoted to Chief Content Officer. Phil Spencer's tenure is nearing its end.

  6. The Verge·
    Xbox shakeup: Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are leaving Microsoft

    Phil Spencer, Xbox chief and Microsoft Gaming CEO, is leaving Microsoft after nearly 40 years. He will be replaced by Asha Sharma as Microsoft Gaming CEO. Sarah Bond, Xbox president, is also departing the company.

  7. Hacker News·
    Phil Spencer is exiting Microsoft as AI executive takes over Xbox

    Phil Spencer is leaving Microsoft. An AI executive will take over Xbox. Spencer's exit marks a significant change in leadership.

  8. Engadget·
    Xbox head Phil Spencer is leaving Microsoft

    Xbox head Phil Spencer is departing Microsoft. His exit may impact the company's gaming division. Spencer's future plans are unclear.

  9. Ars Technica·
    Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer steps down after 38 years with company

    Microsoft Executive Vice President for Gaming Phil Spencer is retiring after 38 years. Asha Sharma will replace him, while Xbox President Sarah Bond is also resigning. Matt Booty is being promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer.

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