Xbox's First-Ever Chief Operating Officer Leaves Role Just Three Months After It Was Created

Helen Chiang, Xbox’s first-ever chief operating officer, is no longer in the role just three months after it was created, as told by CEO Asha Sharma in an internal memo today. The memo, verified by The Verge , included a brief statement from Sharma regarding Chiang’s exit. “Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft today. I’m grateful for her years of service and wish her well,” Sharma said. “We’ll share more on COO leadership as plans are finalized.” Chiang had been with Xbox for an astonishing 21 years.