Asha Sharma (Indian-American Tech Executive) Age, Biography, Family.

Quick Info

Profession	Tech Executive
Nationality	Indian-American
Date of Birth	26/10/1936
Age	89 years
Birthplace	India

Latest News about Asha Sharma

20/02/2026

Microsoft announced the appointment of Asha Sharma as the new Executive Vice President and CEO of Microsoft Gaming, succeeding Phil Spencer who is retiring after 38 years with the company. Sharma, who previously led product development for AI models and services at Microsoft, will now oversee the Xbox division and report directly to CEO Satya Nadella. This leadership change is expected to usher in a new era for Xbox with a focus on AI innovation, cross-platform expansion, and a renewed commitment to core Xbox fans.

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Bio/Wiki

Profession	Tech Executive
Alma Mater	Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota

Physical Stats & More

Height	165 cm
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Salt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Business degree from Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Not Known

Family

Husband/Spouse	Not Known

Career

Debut

Film	Kaagaz Ki Nao (1975)
TV	Hum Log (1984) on Doordarshan as 'Bhagwanti'

Microsoft

2011-2013 (Marketing Division), 2024-Present (Core AI Product, Executive Vice President and CEO of Microsoft Gaming)

Porch Group

Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Board Member (2015-2022)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Asha Sharma is a veteran Indian actress known for portraying motherly roles in films and TV series.
2. In 1982, she played Mrs. Nivaran Sharma in the Hindi film 'Do Dishayen' starring Dharmendra and Hema Malini.
3. She has appeared in numerous Hindi films like 'Insaaf Kaun Karega' (1984) and 'Kisna: The Warrior Poet' (2005).
4. In 1986, she portrayed Girdhari Seth's wife in the popular TV series 'Nukkad' on DD National.
5. Her role as Janko in the 1987 TV series 'Buniyaad' on DD National was well-received.
6. She portrayed Jeeto’s mother in the Punjabi film 'Qurbani Jatt Di' in 1990.
7. In the 1990 Bengali film 'Badnam,' she appeared as a doctor in a supporting role.
8. She played a grandmother in the horror series 'Ssshhhh… Koi Hai' on Star One in 2002.
9. Throughout her career, she has appeared in TV shows like 'Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya' and 'Kumkum Bhagya.'
10. In 2017, she acted as Nani in the Hindi short film 'Toffee.'
11. She appeared in the YouTube short film 'Asli Holi' in 2019 as a grandmother trying to convince her granddaughter to celebrate Holi in person.
12. In 2021, she portrayed Leela in the Hindi short film 'The Last Jam Jar.'
13. During her 45-year acting career, she has worked in around 40 Hindi films and TV series.
14. Asha Sharma received a nomination for the Favorite Buzurg Award at the Star Parivar Awards.
15. Asha Sharma has nearly 15 years of experience across technology, product strategy, and operational leadership.
16. She played a pivotal role in scaling Porch Group and was part of the leadership team that guided the company to its $1 billion public debut.
17. She returned to Microsoft in 2024 to head Core AI Product before being appointed CEO of Microsoft Gaming.
18. Sharma will be succeeding Phil Spencer as CEO of Microsoft Gaming and will report directly to Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella.
19. Her appointment is expected to lead Microsoft Gaming towards a stronger focus on AI innovation and expansion across consoles, PC, mobile, and cloud platforms.
20. She has outlined three core strategic priorities for Microsoft Gaming: empowering studios and investing in iconic IP, restoring the Xbox brand identity, and building a sustainable business model.

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