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The Phil Spencer era ends at Microsoft as Asha Sharma takes over Xbox

February 20, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
Phil bye Xbox Microsoft

Phil Spencer is retiring from Microsoft after 38 years, ending a defining era for Xbox. Asha Sharma now takes over as CEO of Microsoft Gaming, marking a major leadership shift inside one of the industry’s biggest platforms.

Categories Microsoft Tags Activision Blizzard, Asha Sharma, Game Pass, gaming industry, Microsoft, Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer, Xbox, Xbox CEO, ZeniMax Media
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