Xbox's former COO departs Microsoft after brief tenure
Helen Chiang left her role less than two weeks after being promoted to chief operating officer in July.
At a glance
- Chiang served as Xbox COO for less than two weeks before departing
- She was promoted to the role in July
- Chiang had worked at Microsoft for 21 years
- Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced the departure in a brief memo
Helen Chiang, Xbox's chief operating officer, has departed Microsoft following a sudden exit announced through a brief memo from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. Chiang had held the position for less than two weeks after being promoted in July.
Chiang's departure came after 21 years with Microsoft. The abruptness of her exit and the brevity of the announcement have drawn attention, with reports noting the unexpected nature of the move.
Why it matters
The sudden departure of a newly promoted executive at a major gaming division raises questions about internal dynamics at Microsoft's Xbox division.
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