Microsoft reorgs Xbox leadership following Activision acquisition

Microsoft is shaking up the structure and leadership of its Xbox gaming and marketing divisions shortly after its record-breaking $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Matt Booty was promoted to president of game content and studios, which will oversee ZeniMax and Bethesda. Likewise, Sarah Bond will now serve as president of Xbox.  Her responsibilities will include overseeing Xbox’s platform and hardware strategy. Finally, Chris Capossela, chief marketing officer, has stepped down after 32 years at Microsoft.

Xbox’s leadership changes are designed to streamline Xbox’s org chart and support better collaboration across its recent acquisitions. Its acquisitions will have varying levels of integration. According to the Verge, ZeniMax will continue to operate somewhat independently under Jamie Leder, president and CEO.