Epic Games Boss Calls New Xbox Leadership Team ‘World Class’, Asha Sharma Responds
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has publicly praised Xbox’s recent leadership appointments, calling the team being assembled by Asha Sharma “world class.” Following news of Xbox’s latest executive hires, Sweeney took to social media to express his confidence in the direction Microsoft’s gaming division is heading, characterizing the moves as evidence of “serious dedication to the future of gaming.”
Asha Sharma, who heads the Xbox team within Microsoft, responded positively to Sweeney’s endorsement, expressing gratitude for his comments. She stated that she was “excited to see the team come together at such a consequential time for all of us,” signaling optimism about the current moment in the gaming industry and Xbox’s role within it.
The leadership changes represent part of a broader effort by Xbox to strengthen its executive ranks as the platform navigates a critical period for the gaming business. While the full scope and impact of these hires remain to be seen, the positive commentary from a major industry figure like Sweeney suggests that the gaming community views the moves favorably. The endorsement from Epic Games’ leadership carries weight given the company’s significant influence in gaming through Unreal Engine and its own gaming division.