Asha Sharma
Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, Xbox, Microsoft
Named head of Microsoft Gaming on Feb. 20, 2026, reporting to Satya Nadella. Previously chief operating officer at Instacart and a vice president at Meta. Microsoft Gaming was renamed Xbox on April 23, 2026.↗ source
In the news
Microsoft cuts about 4,800 jobs and divests Xbox studios
Microsoft said it will eliminate about 4,800 jobs, roughly 2.1% of its global workforce, with the deepest cuts in Xbox.
Management
Asha Sharma named CEO of Microsoft Gaming, succeeding Phil Spencer
Satya Nadella named Asha Sharma executive vice president and CEO of Microsoft Gaming, reporting directly to him.
Management