Asha Sharma
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Covers
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Records
Sharma has earned a string of honors that reflect her rapid ascent in tech and gaming. She was the first woman and first person of color to lead Xbox, a historic milestone. Her inclusion in TIME 100 Next and Forbes 40 Under 40 underscores her influence. The AI Leadership Award from the World Economic Forum recognized her work integrating AI into consumer products. In 2026, Adweek named her Executive of the Year for forging the Tencent partnership, which expanded Xbox's reach in Asia.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Honorary Doctorate in Engineering
Awarded for contributions to technology and leadership.
Woman of Influence
Honored for leadership and advocacy.
Microsoft CEO's Global Impact Award
Recognized for driving Xbox's global expansion.
Rankings & Lists
Forbes 40 Under 40
TIME 100 Next
Most Powerful People in Gaming
Most Powerful Women in Tech
Magazine Covers
Forbes
November 2024
The New Face of Xbox: Asha Sharma's Plan to Remake Gaming
TIME
October 2025
The AI Whisperer: How Asha Sharma Is Rewriting the Rules of Play
Wired
March 2026
Inside the Cloud: Asha Sharma on the Future of Xbox
Records & Feats
First woman and first person of color to lead Xbox
Appointed CEO of Xbox in October 2023, breaking gender and racial barriers in the gaming industry.
Led 40% increase in Game Pass subscribers in one year
Under her leadership, Game Pass subscribers grew by 40% in 2025, reaching 50 million.