Outgoing Xbox President Sarah Bond Issues Statement Following Departure News

Sarah Bond began her career at Microsoft in 2017, initially focusing on gaming partnerships. She quickly rose through the company, becoming President of Xbox in 2023 and working closely with then-CEO Phil Spencer. During her time leading Xbox, the company underwent significant changes, particularly with Xbox Game Pass, a move away from making games exclusive to Xbox consoles, and the major acquisition of Activision-Blizzard in 2022. Bond played a key role in navigating the complexities following the Activision-Blizzard deal and overcoming related hurdles. Now, as she prepares to leave Microsoft and Xbox, Bond has shared her thoughts on the accomplishments of her team and expressed optimism for the future under the leadership of Asha Sharma and the new direction for Microsoft Gaming.





