Xbox platform team is reorganised with new technical leadership

12 articles · Updated · The Verge · May 5

Jared Palmer joins as VP of engineering, Tim Allen to lead design, Jonathan McKay growth and analytics, and Evan Chaki a new engineering group.
Roanne Sones will take leave after summer and remain an adviser, Kevin Gammill is stepping down, and Jason Ronald is being elevated on hardware and platform work.
Sharma says the changes aim to make Xbox more affordable, personal and open, after earlier moves on console features and Game Pass amid recent gaming revenue declines.

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