Tim Sweeney Praises Xbox’s New Leadership; Asha Sharma Responds

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney called Xbox’s new leadership ‘world class’ on X after Microsoft announced senior hires. Xbox head Asha Sharma thanked him and wrote she is ‘excited’ to see the team assemble.

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney praised Microsoft’s recent Xbox leadership hires on X, calling the group ‘world class’ and writing the moves ‘foreshadow serious dedication to the future of gaming.’ Sweeney posted his remarks shortly after Microsoft announced a set of senior hires for Xbox.

Asha Sharma, who oversees Xbox, replied to Sweeney’s message, thanking him and writing she is ‘excited to see the team come together at such a consequential time for all of us.’ The exchange was public on X.

Microsoft announced the hires as part of a plan to strengthen the Xbox organization and noted at least one appointment focused on consoles. The company has not released a full list of appointees or detailed job descriptions for each role.

Since taking leadership of Xbox following a period of executive turnover, Sharma has added senior personnel to lead hardware and software teams, Microsoft communications show.

Sweeney is CEO of Epic Games, the developer behind Fortnite. The social-media exchange was visible to industry participants and gaming communities.

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