Just a few minutes ago, we announced the departure of Bonnie Ross, head of the Halo franchise and head of 343 Industries for family health reasons. While we all wish them good luck in their future and that their problems are resolved as soon as possible, Microsoft already has the new structure and its successor in mind. And surprise, because it’s not just one person. Ross’ work will be divided into three.
As reported Windows Central, the growth of the Halo franchise, and the enormous importance of 343 Industries require new management to replace Bonnie’s experience at the helm. And for this, the management will be restructured as follows:
- Pierre Hintze – He will be the new boss of 343 Industries as a studio (Studio Head)
- Bryan Koski – Halo Franchise Manager (General Manager)
- Elisabeth Van Wyck – Operations and business
343 Industries restructures with the departure of Ross
This new division will allow Halo to be covered as a transmedia product at the same time as the games, currently Halo Infinite and Halo: The Master Chief Collection, which will continue to receive content as planned but finally have a new direction that can be focus on it. Own Pierre Hintze, is a study veteran and the production director of Halo Infinite
Probably we will have more news about these changes in the next few hours, so we will have to be attentive in case Microsoft confirms these changes with a statement and we have more complete and detailed information.