Sarah Bond, the president and COO of Xbox, is stepping away from her role at Microsoft, coinciding with the departure of Phil Spencer, the CEO of Microsoft Gaming. This transition marks a significant shift in leadership for the gaming division as Asha Sharma has been appointed as the new EVP and CEO of Gaming, while Matt Booty is being elevated to EVP and chief content officer.
Bond joined Microsoft in 2017, where she initially focused on gaming partnerships and business development as a Corporate Vice President. In 2023, she rose to the position of president of Xbox, a role in which she was responsible for overseeing various teams involved in device strategy, player and creator experiences, and business planning. Spencer acknowledged her impactful contributions in an internal memo, highlighting her influential role during a crucial period for Xbox, particularly in areas such as Game Pass, cloud gaming, and major hardware launches.
As Bond departs to explore new opportunities, Spencer expressed his deep appreciation for her partnership and wished her the best in her future endeavors. This leadership change signals a potential evolution in Microsoft’s gaming strategy, and the gaming community will be watching closely to see how the new leadership will shape the future of Xbox.