Kevin LaChapelle

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09:57

2026-07-09

ibtimes.co.uk

artificial-intelligence

Microsoft's Biggest Gaming Layoffs Hit 37-Year Veteran Engineer Behind Xbox Backward Compatibility

Microsoft laid off 4,800 employees, including 37-year veteran engineer Kevin LaChapelle who led Xbox Backward Compatibility, as part of a restructuring of its gaming division. The cuts come amid a $2.…

21:00

2026-07-07

fastcompany.com

ai-policy

An Xbox VP who spent 37 years at Microsoft was among those laid off yesterday

Microsoft laid off 4,800 staffers, including 1,600 from its Xbox division, with Xbox VP Kevin LaChapelle among those let go after 37 years at the company. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma cited slower-than-expect…

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