Microsoft Gaming chief Phil Spencer retires after 38 years

by | Feb 23, 2026 | Latest E-commerce News & Updates

Phil Spencer announced his retirement from Microsoft after a 38-year tenure that included the massive acquisitions of Minecraft and Activision Blizzard. The company appointed Asha Sharma, currently leading its CoreAI Product unit, to succeed him, as the gaming division is struggling with declining hardware revenue. Sarah Bond, the president of Xbox, is also departing the tech giant amidst the leadership shakeup.

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