Don Mattrick, the president of Microsoft’s Interactive Entertainment unit — which centers on the Xbox and all the software giant’s gaming and entertainment efforts — is leaving the company, said multiple sources close to the situation.
These sources added that the high-profile executive is also close to taking a top job at Zynga, the troubled online social gaming company, possibly as its CEO and working in close partnership with its founder and current CEO Mark Pincus.
Sources said the announcement of Mattrick’s appointment could be made as soon as today, after the markets close.
Update: Don will become CEO on July 8.
Update: Don will become CEO on July 8.
Source: allthingsd.com
