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Xbox’s first chief operating officer is out after just a few months

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Briefings

Xbox's first COO, Helen Chiang, departed Microsoft today after a two-year tenure. She served as head of Minecraft before being promoted to Xbox COO in July 2025. CEO Asha Sharma issued a brief internal memo announcing her exit, expressing gratitude for her service. Chiang's immediate responsibilities were redistributed among other Xbox leaders. The article notes she has been at Microsoft for 21 years.

Key points

• Helen Chiang, who served as head of Minecraft, departed Microsoft today after a two-year tenure as Xbox's first COO.
• Xbox CEO Asha Sharma issued a brief internal memo announcing Chiang's exit, expressing gratitude for her years of service.

Context

Helen Chiang served as head of Minecraft before being promoted to Xbox COO in July 2025. She has been at Microsoft for 21 years. Her immediate responsibilities were redistributed among other Xbox leaders following her departure today.

Limitations

The article relies on an internal Xbox memo seen by The Verge. Specific details about the redistribution of responsibilities are not fully detailed. The article does not provide further context on why the role was created so quickly or the specific impact of the redistribution on other teams.

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