First Xbox COO Helen Chiang leaves company after three months in the role

Xbox's inaugural Chief Operating Officer, Helen Chiang, has departed the company after a brief tenure lasting only three months, as disclosed in an internal memo circulating on October 23. In the message, Xbox head Asha Sharma expressed gratitude for Chiang's years of service and conveyed her well wishes. Chiang's position will now be redistributed amongst other Xbox executives until a successor is identified, with further details on the COO leadership to be shared once finalized.

A Eurogamer source alleges that Chiang's dismissal was due to policy violations; however, the outlet has not been able to independently verify this claim. In response to the speculation, Xbox vice president of communications Kari Perez declined to comment on individual personal matters, reiterating the company's gratitude for Chiang's service and wishing her well.

Chiang joined Xbox in July, amid the company's restructuring efforts which led to the layoff of 3,200 employees and divestiture of five studios. Sharma had previously mentioned that Chiang's role encompassed comprehensive responsibility for the company's overall financial performance across content, hardware, and services.