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Microsoft hires Matthew Ball to fix Xbox strategy

Matthew Ball was hired as Xbox chief strategy officer to lead strategy ahead of Project Helix.
WHO: Microsoft; Matthew Ball
WHAT: Matthew Ball was hired as chief strategy officer for Xbox.
WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 7:16 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Microsoft hired Ball ahead of Project Helix.

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