Asha Sharma | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1989 (age 36–37) Racine, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Other names | AMRAHSAHSA (gamertag) |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Employer | Microsoft (2011–2013, 2024–present) |
| Title | EVP & CEO of Microsoft Gaming (2026–present) |
| Board member of | Coupang (2024–present) The Home Depot (2025–present) |
Asha Sharma (born 1989) is an American business executive who serves as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Microsoft Gaming. She succeeded Phil Spencer on February 23, 2026. Previously, Sharma served as President of Microsoft's CoreAI product. [1]
Sharma was born in Racine, Wisconsin. While she was a student at the University of Minnesota, Sharma launched and led a center for at-risk teenagers called the A-list in Brooklyn Park. When she departed that leadership role, the center closed. [2]
Sharma began her career at S.C. Johnson at the age of 17. [3] After earning a degree in business from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management, she joined the marketing department at Microsoft in 2011, before joining the startup home services company Porch in 2013. She remained at Porch into 2017 as their Chief Operating Officer. [4]
After departing Porch, she joined Facebook as VP Product & Engineering for their Messenger and Instagram Direct products. Following this role, she served as COO of Instacart. [5]
She is currently also serving as a board member at Coupang and The Home Depot. She previously served as a board member at Porch, Seattle Foundation, and Virginia Mason Medical Center. [6] [7] [8]
Sharma returned to Microsoft in 2024 to serve as President of the CoreAI division. [9] Following two years in this role, Sharma was selected to replace the retiring head of Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer, in February 2026. Her selection came as a surprise, passing over Spencer's second in command Sarah Bond. Sharma's history in user acquisition was a primary motivator for her selection, as Xbox has seen declining console sales over recent years. [10]
Sharma is a second-degree black belt in taekwondo. She has one son. [11] Sharma posted in 2026 that she had recently begun playing video games under the gamertag AMRAHSAHSA to "learn and understand" the games industry. [12]