Xbox's first COO Helen Chiang leaves Microsoft after a few months

Helen Chiang is leaving Microsoft after 21 years, just months after becoming Xbox's first chief operating officer in July. Her duties are being split among other Xbox leaders while the company finalizes COO plans.

• Chiang spent 21 years at Microsoft and led Minecraft
• The COO role was created in July as part of Xbox's reset
• Her exit comes amid rumors of more Xbox layoffs
• Microsoft declined to discuss the circumstances of her departure