29-Year Xbox Veteran Shannon Loftis Calls Current Company Leadership a “Clownshow” After Helen Chiang’s Letter on Her Abrupt Xbox COO Exit - Wccftech
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Last week, Xbox's current management led by Asha Sharma saw its first significant shake-up when Helen Chiang left the role of Xbox Chief Operating Officer (COO) after only three months. Following the confirmation of this rather surprising change, Chiang shared a letter of clarification which paints a rather worrying picture for Xbox on the eve of the reveal and launch of the Xbox Project Helix.
“There has been some speculation about my abrupt departure from Microsoft, including claims that I was ‘fired for a policy violation’. That’s not accurate and while I won’t turn this into a play-by-play, silence should not be mistaken for agreement,” the former Xbox COO said in a post titled “Clarity is Kindness”. “What has been said about my departure, and what has been left unsaid, has created a picture of me that I hardly recognize. It’s important to me to set the record straight.”
The letter clarifies that Chiang did not leak confidential company information to the press, did not leave Xbox to join another company, and did not engage in “discrimination, bullying, harassment, insider trading, embezzlement, or other fraudulent activity.”
Chiang also did not leave for a bigger role. “I haven’t actively sought out bigger roles or increased responsibilities, and the last time I interviewed for a job was in 2011. My reputation and results paved the way for the opportunities that followed. I went where the company believed I was needed and where I could have the greatest impact. I did not ask for my most recent role, either. I was promoted into it in July.”
While the clarification was necessary due to rampant rumors, it's the next part of the letter that paints a worrying picture. “I believe in fairness, accountability, and holding ourselves to the standards we expect of…
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