Schappert Leaves Microsoft To Rejoin EA As COO

**MIG-31** · Jun 18, 2009, 10:34 PM

Microsoft's John Schappert is returning to his roots, taking the role of chief operating officer at Electronic Arts, where he began as a software engineer back in 1991.

Since leaving EA in 2007, Schappert has been a familiar face on team Xbox at Microsoft. He launched the online services division, and took the lead when it evolved into Xbox Live. He also looked after Microsoft Game Studios as corporate VP of the company's Interactive Entertainment Business, overseeing franchises like Halo and Gears of War.
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Source: Gamasutra

Jun 18, 2009, 10:34 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 55,777 Rep Power: 444 System Specs	Schappert Leaves Microsoft To Rejoin EA As COO Microsoft's John Schappert is returning to his roots, taking the role of chief operating officer at Electronic Arts, where he began as a software engineer back in 1991. Since leaving EA in 2007, Schappert has been a familiar face on team Xbox at Microsoft. He launched the online services division, and took the lead when it evolved into Xbox Live. He also looked after Microsoft Game Studios as corporate VP of the company's Interactive Entertainment Business, overseeing franchises like Halo and Gears of War. ____________ Source: Gamasutra __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here