Phil Spencer, a gaming aficionado himself, is the Executive Vice President of Gaming at Microsoft. His philosophy has been to always be a few steps ahead and constantly innovate and reimagine the gaming industry, thus earning him the opportunity to hold such a position at a technology pioneer like Microsoft. Xbox One’s success is often credited to Phil’s genius, and leadership as the former Head of Xbox. In his 20 years at Microsoft, Phil has been responsible for countless projects—in fact, he was behind the decision of releasing the first adaptive controllers for players with reduced mobility.
Phil has always kept a players’ perspective at the center of all his innovations. He introduced cross-platform play in the interest of players who wanted to play together despite having different consoles. His fans appreciate his perseverance towards always creating new possibilities, as do his business associates. A student of he University of Washington, Phil interned one summer with Microsoft, and left a lasting impression—one that helped him bag a permanent position at one of the world's leading technology companies in 1998. His two decades at the company saw him always pushing the envelope on the innovation front, and in 2017 he was promoted to Executive Vice President of Gaming.
Phil is no stranger to speaking to large crowds. At the annual Microsoft showcase, Phil has delivered speeches that outline his vision and goals for Microsoft’s gaming division several times, and these speeches are looked forward to by his audiences. He has also given a collaborative speech at the 2018 Game Awards with his contemporaries, and served as keynote speaker at the 2018 Dice Summit. Fans were thrilled with his speech at the Microsoft XO19 event (in 2019), where he delved into his latest projects GamePass and Project Scarlett.
Phil can be hired today to speak at a range of corporate events. His enthusiasm and lively style of speaking keep audiences engaged. As a speaker, Phil addresses his passion for eSports, the gaming industry and what he envisions for the future of gaming. Hire Phil Spencer to speak at your event today!
