Tech Moves: Xbox COO’s sudden departure; SeekOut leadership shakeup; Fred Hutch names VP
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Sudden C-level exits and leadership reshuffles at orgs like Xbox and SeekOut are a reminder that AI-era strategy is now a board-level personnel question, not just a roadmap tweak. If your AI or platform bets hinge on a single exec sponsor, diversify relationships and document assumptions before the next reorg resets priorities.
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