Xbox's brand-new COO is already gone, three months after the job was created

Xbox's brand-new COO is already gone, three months after the job was created — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/xbox-s-brand-new-coo-is-already-gone-three-months-after-the-job-was-createdContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Xbox Chief Operating Officer Departs After Three Monthshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/xbox-s-brand-new-coo-is-already-gone-three-months-after-the-job-was-createdhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/xbox-s-brand-new-coo-is-already-gone-three-months-after-the-job-was-created#u159944Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:20:26 +0000Xbox has lost its first-ever chief operating officer just three months after the position was created. Helen Chiang, a former Minecraft lead and Xbox veteran, has departed the newly established role during a brand reset and as Microsoft prepares for next-generation hardware developments. Multiple industry outlets report her sudden departure following the short tenure. While the role was designed to steer operations through ongoing strategic adjustments, the abrupt exit leaves leadership questions open at a critical time for the gaming division.Why it mattersThe creation of the chief operating