Microsoft CEO says ‘streamlining’ of Xbox business is ‘great to see’
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella described the ongoing restructuring and job cuts at Xbox as great to see, praising the leadership of Xbox CEO Asha Sharma during an interview on the Sources Podcast with Alex Heath. Nadella expressed confidence in the future of the gaming division, emphasizing the need to invent the right business model to reach more people. The remarks follow fresh job reductions within the division, compounding thousands of previous layoffs throughout the year as part of a broader corporate reset.
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- ✓ Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella called Xbox's ongoing streamlining 'great to see' during an appearance on the Sources Podcast with Alex Heath.
- ✓ The restructuring and recent layoffs within the gaming division are led by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma.
- ✓ Satya Nadella expressed confidence in the remaining gaming intellectual property and future growth during his remarks.
What changed
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella publicly endorsed the ongoing job cuts and corporate restructuring led by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma.
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Microsoft CEO Calls Xbox Streamlining 'Great to See'
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella described the ongoing restructuring and job cuts at Xbox as great to see, praising the leadership of Xbox CEO Asha Sharma during an interview on the Sources Podcast with Alex Heath. Nadella expressed confidence in the future of the gaming division, emphasizing the need to invent the right business model to reach more people. The remarks follow fresh job reductions within the division, compounding thousands of previous layoffs throughout the year as part of a broader corporate reset.
Why it matters
The commentary highlights Microsoft's aggressive corporate restructuring of its gaming division under new leadership to target fiscal year growth. These measures involve ongoing workforce reductions and portfolio evaluations, which have heavily impacted staff and studios across the hardware and software sectors. Analysts and industry observers continue to scrutinize the division's direction as core franchises face strategic reevaluations.
What is confirmed
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella called Xbox's ongoing streamlining 'great to see' during an appearance on the Sources Podcast with Alex Heath.
- The restructuring and recent layoffs within the gaming division are led by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma.
- Satya Nadella expressed confidence in the remaining gaming intellectual property and future growth during his remarks.
What to watch next
- Further announcements regarding studio closures or additional workforce reductions.
- Updates on the strategic direction and release schedules for key Xbox and Activision intellectual properties.
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