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Memo: Helen Chiang, Xbox's first COO, is leaving Microsoft on October 23, just months after the role was created; she spent 21 years at the company (Tom Warren/The Verge)

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Helen Chiang, the first Chief Operating Officer of Xbox at Microsoft, is leaving the company on October 23, just months after the role was created. Chiang has spent 21 years at the company, and her departure follows a recent article by Tom Warren of The Verge. The memo indicates that Chiang's tenure at Microsoft has been marked by significant growth and innovation in the gaming industry.

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Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft on October 23.: Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft on October 23.
Chiang was the first Chief Operating Officer of Xbox at Microsoft.: Chiang was the first Chief Operating Officer of Xbox at Microsoft.
Chiang has spent 21 years at the company.: Chiang has spent 21 years at the company.

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Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft on October 23.: Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft on October 23.
Chiang was the first Chief Operating Officer of Xbox at Microsoft.: Chiang was the first Chief Operating Officer of Xbox at Microsoft.
Chiang has spent 21 years at the company.: Chiang has spent 21 years at the company.

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Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft on October 23.: Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft on October 23.
Chiang was the first Chief Operating Officer of Xbox at Microsoft.: Chiang was the first Chief Operating Officer of Xbox at Microsoft.
Chiang has spent 21 years at the company.: Chiang has spent 21 years at the company.

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Memo: Helen Chiang, Xbox's first COO, is leaving Microsoft on October 23, just months after the role was created; she spent 21 years at the company (Tom Warren/The Verge)

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