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Tech Moves: XBox COO’s sudden departure; SeekOut leadership shakeup; Fred Hutch names VP

Source: GeekWireLisa StifflerOctober 27, 2026
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Helen Chiang, Xbox Chief Operating Officer, has left Microsoft unexpectedly after less than a year in the role, following her previous leadership of Mojang and Minecraft. Microsoft offered no details on the departure. Separately, Philip Su, a longtime Microsoft and Facebook veteran who founded global health nonprofit Audere, has joined Anthropic as a technical staff member focused on AI applications in global health, life sciences, and education.

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  • Xbox COO Helen Chiang exits Microsoft after 21 years without disclosed reason
  • Philip Su joins Anthropic to lead AI applications in health, life sciences, and education
  • Su brings 12+ years at Microsoft and multiple startup experience

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