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Xbox's first COO Helen Chiang departs Microsoft after 21 years

Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft after serving just three months as Xbox's first chief operating officer, according to an internal memo from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma.

Portrait of Helen Chiang speaking during an interview
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Helen Chiang, the first chief operating officer of Xbox, is leaving Microsoft after 21 years at the tech giant. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced Chiang's departure in a short internal staff memo, marking an abrupt end to a executive position established only a few months ago.[4][2][3]

Chiang's exit took effect on October 23, three months after she stepped into the newly created COO position, according to reports by The Verge's Tom Warren and IGN. Other leaders within Microsoft's gaming division are temporarily taking on her responsibilities following the leadership shift.[1][2][3][5]

Key facts

  • Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced Helen Chiang's departure in a short internal memo.
  • Chiang was Xbox's first-ever chief operating officer.
  • Chiang's departure came three months after the COO role was created.
  • Chiang worked at Microsoft for 21 years prior to her exit on October 23.
  • Other leaders within Microsoft Gaming are temporarily absorbing Chiang's responsibilities.

Sources · 6 sources

  1. TE

    Techmeme@TechmemePost on X ·

    Memo: Helen Chiang, Xbox's first COO, is leaving Microsoft on October 23, just months after the role was created; she spent 21 years at the company (@tomwarren / The Verge) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)

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  2. IG

    IGN@IGNPost on X ·

    Helen Chiang, Xbox’s first-ever chief operating officer, has abdicated the role just three months after it was created, as told by CEO Asha Sharma in an internal memo today. https://t.co/HmmPWV41i0 https://t.co/ku9gBKmlEM

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  3. TE

    TechmemeArticle ·

    Memo: Helen Chiang, Xbox's first COO, is leaving Microsoft on October 23, just months after the role was created; she spent 21 years at the company (Tom Warren/The Verge) Tom Warren / The Verge : Memo: Helen Chiang, Xbox's first COO, is leaving Microsoft on October 23, just months after the role was created; she spent 21 years at the company — Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft after 21 years. … Xbox is losing its first chief operating officer (COO) after creating the new role just a few months ago.

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  4. TW

    Tom Warren@tomwarrenPost on X ·

    Xbox’s first chief operating officer is out after just a few months. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma revealed Helen Chiang is departing today in a short internal memo. Details 👇 https://t.co/BYTenhEKEe

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    Analytics Insight@analyticsinmePost on X ·

    𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐗𝐛𝐨𝐱 𝐂𝐎𝐎 Microsoft’s Xbox division is facing another leadership change as Helen Chiang leaves the company after 21 years. Her exit comes just three months after she became Xbox’s first COO, with other leaders temporarily taking on her responsibilities. #Xbox #Microsoft #HelenChiang #Minecraft #GamingNews #XboxLeadership #TechNews #MicrosoftGaming #analyticsinsight #analyticsinsightmagazine Read More 👇 https://t.co/EGYijPYJrY

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  6. KO

    Kotaku@KotakuPost on X ·

    Xbox's First Chief Operating Officer Out Three Months After Role's Creation https://t.co/5VYALiBnm9

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