21 Feb 2026 | 3 Mins Read
Microsoft's gaming chief Phil Spencer steps down
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Phil Spencer will retire after 38 years at Microsoft, where he nearly tripled the gaming business through major acquisitions such as Activision Blizzard. Asha Sharma will take charge, reporting to Satya Nadella, as the company looks to revive growth after a ~10% YoY decline in gaming revenue in the December quarter.