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Phil Spencer Retires After 38 Years at Microsoft
Filed: Feb 23, 2026 at 5:01 AM ET
Summary: Microsoft's gaming chief Phil Spencer steps down, with Asha Sharma taking over amid executive changes.
WHO: Phil Spencer, Asha Sharma, Sarah Bond, Matt Booty
WHAT: Phil Spencer announced his retirement from Microsoft
WHEN: Feb 20, 2026 at 6:28 PM ET
WHERE: Redmond
WHY: To start the next chapter of his life
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