Microsoft names AI executive Sharma to lead XboxBloombergMicrosoft Corp named artificial intelligence (AI) executive Asha Sharma to lead its Xbox and gaming business, replacing Phil Spencer, as the company vowed to recommit to console users after years of developing products for mobile and PC players. Spencer, who has run the Xbox business since 2014 and was named gaming CEO in 2022 is retiring, the company said. Xbox president Sarah Bond would also leave, while Xbox Games Studios head Matt Booty would become chief content officer, reporting to Sharma. Photo: AFPSharma, who previously held roles at Instacart and Meta Platforms Inc, was chosen for her consumer expertise and would serve as the chief executive officer of gaming, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wrote in a blog post on Friday. Meanwhile, the mobile gaming market slowed and Microsoft’s plans there have lagged.

Source: Taipei Times February 22, 2026 16:54 UTC