Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to oversee Xbox business
It was confirmed today that Mattrick has been appointed chief executive at social games firm Zynga, effective July 8, 2013.
In an internal email sent by Ballmer today, shared online via official Microsoft channels, the CEO advised Mattrick's directs to report to Ballmer himself, as it appears the company has no immediate replacement for the departing exec.
It's unclear if this is a temporary measure, or if Microsoft is actively seeking a candidate for the position, which will be crucial as the November launch of Xbox One approaches.
Here's the email in full:
"Zynga announced today that Don Mattrick would be its new CEO, effective July 8. This is a great opportunity for Don, and I wish him success. Don's directs will report to me and will continue to drive the day-to-day business as a team, particularly focused on shipping Xbox One this holiday.
"Since joining IEB more than six years ago, Don and his team have accomplished much. Xbox Live members grew from 6 million to 48 million. Xbox 360 became the No. 1 selling console in North America the past two years. We introduced Kinect and have sold more than 24 million sensors. We released fantastic games, and, most importantly, we expanded Xbox to go beyond great gaming to deliver all the entertainment people want - sports, music, movies, live television and much more.
"In the past month, the IEB team showed for the first time here on our Redmond campus, and again at E3, how we are going to continue to transform entertainment with Xbox One. I am incredibly proud of the work and vision culminating in Xbox One.
"I'm particularly excited about how Xbox pushes forward our devices and services transformation by bringing together the best of Microsoft. The consoles are incredible all-in-one devices with built-in services that consumers love, including Bing, Xbox Live, Internet Explorer, SkyDrive and Skype. And, just as important, Xbox Games, Xbox Video, Xbox Music and SmartGlass light up Windows PCs, tablets and phones.
"Thank you, Don, for setting us on a path to completely redefine the entertainment industry. The strong leadership team at IEB and their teams are well positioned to deliver the next-generation entertainment console, as well as transformative entertainment experiences, long into the future."
Mattrick's departure comes several months ahead of the global launch of Microsoft's third major games console.
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slapshot101Posted:
I don't see this being a good thing considering how Microsoft is doing in other markets then the Xbox but I think it was time for Mattrick to leave, the way the Xbox One was handled was very bad and the policies they had and then reversed was unacceptable.
-LivePosted:
Seeing how Steve Ballmer has made some very risky decisions and is the one pushed Win8 like he did.
I don't know how to take this.
I don't know how to take this.
LeapPosted:
ShadowBoltDashieMTD I would of stayed but hey whatever makes him happy.
I think after they made the changes to the Xbox One, he decided to throw in the towel because it wasn't exactly as he wanted it.
Also getting off topic, that article picture is just too good to pass up :3
Yeah true and lol yea :o
TaigaAisakaPosted:
MTD I would of stayed but hey whatever makes him happy.
I think after they made the changes to the Xbox One, he decided to throw in the towel because it wasn't exactly as he wanted it.
Also getting off topic, that article picture is just too good to pass up :3
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