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Xbox's first chief operating officer is out after months
Helen Chiang spent 21 years at Microsoft, including as head of Minecraft, before leaving the new Xbox COO role; her duties are being split among other leaders.
On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on BBN After HoursPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by The Verge: “Xbox’s first chief operating officer is out after just a few months”, with reporting from Gaming Route, Windows Forum and Enduins.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 4:24 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.
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- The VergeXbox’s first chief operating officer is out after just a few months
- Gaming RouteXbox COO Helen Chiang Leaves Microsoft After Three Months - Gaming Route October 23, 2026 · facts used on air
- Windows ForumXbox COO Helen Chiang Leaves Microsoft After Three Months as Restructuring Continues October 23, 2026 · facts used on air
- EnduinsXbox Chief Operating Officer Helen Chiang Departs Microsoft October 23, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentXbox's first chief operating officer, Helen Chiang, is out after about three months, in a memo from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma that ran a few lines and named no successor.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentWindows Forum says Xbox's own leadership page still lists her as COO. The page is the only one at Xbox still committed to her.
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