Head of studio 343 Industries announces his resignation
Bonnie Ross, the founder and director of Halo developer 343 Industries, has announced her departure from the studio and Microsoft.
Ross, who also serves as corporate vice president of Microsoft, has been the head of 343 Industries for 15 years and established the studio, specifically to take over development of Bungie’s Halo franchise, in 2007.
Announcing his departure from 343 in a statement shared on Twitter, Ross explained: “While I was hoping to stay on Halo until we release the winter update, I am letting you know that I will be leaving 343 and attending to a family medical issue.”
— Bonnie Ross (@PlutonForEver) September 12, 2022
“I am incredibly proud of the work everyone at 343 Industries has done on Halo Infinite, the Master Chief Collection, the Halo television series, and so much more.”Ross continued in his statement. “It has been an honor to serve alongside the team for the past 15 years and to be a part of a universe that I love.”
A separate statement from Microsoft addressing its broader exit from the company (thanks to WindowsCentral) said: “After more than 28 years in gaming at Microsoft, including 15 years leading 343 Industries and Halo through their most ambitious steps, Bonnie Ross will be leaving Microsoft and spending more time with her family.”.
“We are grateful for his leadership of 343, during which the team released Halo 4, Halo 5, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the Halo television series, and Halo Infinite.”continued the statement. “We wish her the best.”
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