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Xbox’s first chief operating officer is out after just a few months
Xbox is losing its first chief operating officer (COO) after creating the new role just a few months ago. Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft today, according to an internal Xbox memo seen by The Verge .
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Xbox’s first chief operating officer, Helen Chiang, is leaving Microsoft effective today, according to an internal Xbox memo. Chiang, a 21‑year Microsoft veteran who previously led Minecraft, was promoted to the newly created COO role in July. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced the departure, thanked Chiang for her service, and said her duties will be temporarily divided among other Xbox leaders. Sharma added that further details on the next COO leadership will be shared once plans are finalized.
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