Phil Spencer Isn’t Retiring as the Chief of Xbox “Anytime Soon”
- Microsoft CEO of Gaming Phil Spencer addressed rumors by affirming he is not retiring anytime soon amid recent layoffs.
- Speculation about Spencer's departure followed Microsoft's extensive layoffs totaling around 9,000 employees, including cuts in Xbox studios.
- Spencer has led Xbox since 2014 and oversaw major initiatives like multiplatform expansion, PC gaming focus, and major acquisitions.
- Xbox communications head Kari Perez stated to The Verge, "Phil is not retiring anytime soon," while Microsoft communications chief Frank Shaw called the rumors "made up."
- The denial suggests Spencer's leadership will continue despite the gaming division's restructuring, reflecting ongoing strategic shifts rather than executive change.
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Phil Spencer has no plans to resign from his post after over 9,000 people have lost their jobs.
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