Two Top Xbox Execs Leaving Microsoft

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From shacknews.com:

Yesterday, the Wall Street Journal ran a story that Microsoft planned to shake-up its entertainment division. That prediction played out quickly with a press release today from Microsoft announcing two significant departures from its Entertainment and Devices division -- the home of both Xbox and Games for Windows.

 

The changes start at the very top with the retirement of the division's president, Robbie Bach. Bach managed the global launches of both the Xbox and the Xbox 360 and has been a key figurehead for the Microsoft's entertainment efforts addressing both E3 and CES attendees on multiple occasions. Though announced today, Bach will remain at the company through the fall to help with the transition.

 

Also departing is senior vice president of Design and Development for the division, J Allard. Often referred to as the "father of the Xbox" for his role in driving the technical development of Microsoft's console, Allard had been serving in a broader capacity to champion innovations within the company including the recently shelved Courier tablet project. While he is stepping down from the internal position, the announcement states that he will be an official strategic advisor to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.

 

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