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Xbox Names New Strategy Officer and CTO
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Xbox Names New Strategy Officer and CTO

Microsoft's Xbox division has appointed industry analyst Matthew Ball as chief strategy officer and Scott Van Vliet to succeed as chief technology officer.

theindiegames Editorial Team May 20, 2026 1 min read Updated May 20, 2026

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Microsoft's Xbox division has appointed industry analyst Matthew Ball as chief strategy officer and Scott Van Vliet to succeed as chief technology officer.

Xbox has reinforced its leadership team by bringing on board Matthew Ball, known for his insights in the gaming industry, as the new chief strategy officer. Additionally, Scott Van Vliet will take over as the next CTO.