Xbox has appointed Harvey Eagle UK marketing director, replacing Stephen McGill who is "taking some time out from the business for personal reasons.”

Eagle was previously Xbox category director for EMEA, and in his new role he will report to Jonathan Grimes, head of Microsoft UK's retail sales and marketing division.

His title is marketing director of Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business (IEB).

The leadership change comes at an important time for the Xbox brand as it launches its biggest marketing campaign to date ...