Xbox's first chief operating officer departs after months in role
Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft after a brief tenure as Xbox's newly created COO.
At a glance
- Chiang served as Xbox's first COO for a few months before departing
- She had been at Microsoft for 21 years prior to leaving
- Chiang previously headed Minecraft before her Xbox promotion
Helen Chiang is departing from Microsoft, ending her time as Xbox's first chief operating officer just months after the role was created. Chiang had been with Microsoft for 21 years and previously led Minecraft before her promotion to the Xbox position.
The departure marks an early exit from the newly established executive role at the gaming division.
Why it matters
The departure signals potential changes in Xbox's leadership structure following the recent creation of the COO position.
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