Xbox Names New CEO in February

The company appointed a new chief executive for its gaming division in February. The executive had previously held product and operations roles at several technology firms.

Background on the appointment The new leader replaced the prior gaming chief.

Hardware revenue for the division fell 33 percent year-over-year in the most recent earnings report, while content and services revenue declined 5 percent. The executive spoke at a conference in Aspen, Colorado, on Tuesday. She described focusing on current tasks rather than long-term career planning.

Career path The executive earned a business degree from the University of Minnesota. She later worked in marketing at the parent company, held a chief operating officer position at a startup, and took product leadership roles at another technology firm. She returned to the parent company in 2024 as president of a core artificial intelligence product group before the February appointment.

Recent actions and comments The executive reduced the price of a subscription service. She also indicated plans for new exclusive game offerings and more flexible consumer plans. Social media comments about the appointment were largely positive, according to the company’s posts.