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Microsoft has announced the departure of Helen Chiang from her role as Xbox Chief Operating Officer. According to an internal memo obtained by The Verge, Chiang is leaving the company after serving in the position for only three months.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed the exit in a memo, expressing gratitude for Chiang's contributions during her tenure. No specific reasons for the resignation were provided, and her responsibilities will be temporarily distributed among other senior executives.
Chiang was a 21-year veteran at Microsoft who previously led Mojang for eight years and served as a corporate vice president for over six years. She was appointed as Xbox COO in July as part of a broader organizational restructuring effort.
The leadership change occurs amid reports of ongoing restructuring and potential future hardware plans. Speculation suggests Microsoft may release a new handheld device next year and a next-generation console by 2028, with the latter potentially costing between 1200 and 1800 USD to avoid losses.
