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Peter Moore leaving Microsoft

News | July 17, 2007 4:34 pm

Citing personal reasons, a Microsoft press release today announced that Peter Moore has resigned from Microsoft effective the end of August. Less than a week after wrapping up E3, Moore's decision will allow him to return to the San Francisco area to continue working in the video game industry with a new company. The replacement will be Don Mattrick, a former president of Electronic Arts, who will oversee the Interactive Entertainment Business (IEB), including the Xbox and Games for Windows brands. See the full release below for details:

Peter Moore Resigns From Microsoft to Return to Northern California

Don Mattrick appointed to head Microsofts Xbox and Games Business.

REDMOND, Wash. July 17, 2007 Microsoft Corp. today announced that Don Mattrick, a former president at Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), will lead the Interactive Entertainment Business (IEB), which includes overseeing the Xbox and Games for Windows businesses. Peter Moore, who currently serves as corporate vice president of IEB, has decided to move his family back to the Bay Area for personal reasons and has secured another opportunity in the video games industry.

Mattrick will take over as the senior vice president of IEB at Microsoft, effective July 30. Mattrick was the founder of Distinctive Software Inc., which operated as a private company from 1982 until its merger with EA in 1991. Mattrick held various senior positions within EA, most recently as president of Worldwide Studios, until his resignation in February 2006. In February 2007, Mattrick began working with the Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft as an external advisor.

Peter has contributed enormously to the games business since joining Microsoft in 2003 and we are sad to see him go, said Robbie Bach, president of Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft. Since that time, he presided over the global launch of the Xbox 360, spearheaded a revitalized and rebranded Games for Windows business, and helped steer the consoles ascent.

Moore has decided to return with his family to Northern California, where they lived until he took the position at Microsoft. Moore will remain at Microsoft to assist in the transition through August and will then return to the San Francisco Bay area.

While Peter will certainly be missed, we are delighted to have one of the industrys most talented and passionate veterans on board to lead the business, Bach said. Don is well-known and respected throughout the industry for his deep knowledge, technical expertise and management savvy. Under Dons leadership, the games team is looking forward to embarking on our biggest holiday ever, with a wide-ranging roster of some of the most highly anticipated titles.

Mattrick brings 23 years of games industry and development experience to the strong Microsoft management team, having helped bring to life such celebrated game franchises as the Need for Speed, Harry Potter and The Sims while at EA.

Over the past two decades, and the past few months in particular, Ive worked closely with many of Microsofts top leaders and Ive always been impressed by their talent, passion and commitment, said Mattrick. Im thrilled to join an already strong team thats delivering truly amazing gaming experiences to customers around the world. Ive never been more excited about the future of the industry, and firmly believe Microsoft will lead the next great innovations in gaming.

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Re: Peter Moore leaving Microsoft

07/17/07 10:35 pm | #2

OHMYGOD

A former EA president you say? So... All we're going to see are boring, bland, rushed, and played out games from Microshaft now? ;_;

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Re: Peter Moore leaving Microsoft

07/17/07 10:45 pm | #3

Yeah i heard maybe there will be better EA content now

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Re: Peter Moore leaving Microsoft

07/17/07 11:15 pm | #4

wonder who his "secured job in the videogame industry" will be for...

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Re: Peter Moore leaving Microsoft

07/17/07 11:24 pm | #5

Quote by ukfan1444:

wonder who his "secured job in the videogame industry" will be for...

It was announced shortly after the release that he would assume duties as President of EA Sports.

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Re: Peter Moore leaving Microsoft

07/17/07 11:28 pm | #6

i hope he's getting paid more

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07/17/07 11:41 pm | #7

Quote by zoboa:

It was announced shortly after the release that he would assume duties as President of EA Sports.

Wow, that seems like quite a downgrade.

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Re: Peter Moore leaving Microsoft

07/18/07 6:23 am | #8

Quote by Hockeypuck55:

i hope he's getting paid more

From my understanding, he is getting a healthy bump in pay with a lot less responsibilities.

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07/18/07 6:24 am | #9

Quote by ukfan1444:

Wow, that seems like quite a downgrade.

See above. Trust me, it is not a downgrade. He was going from VP of one division of Microsoft to being basically the Man at EA.

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