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Ex Sony Boss has today signed for Microsoft as the corporate vice president of Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business team and he will be overseeing operations at Lionhead Studios, Soho Productions and Rare. Microsoft have said the appointment is not related to Peter Molyneux's departure but it is merely a co-incidence of timing. Today it was also announced that Lionhead COO Mark Webley would be taking over Peters role at Lionhead while the Microsoft Studios Europe Creative Director position will be left vacant until Microsoft decide on a fitting replacement.
The former Sony man had praise for Microsoft in his appointment statement:
I am excited to be joining the senior team at Microsoft at a pivotal time for our industry. I am really impressed with the company’s long-term vision for growing the market for interactive entertainment globally and also with the incredible wealth of talent, technology and resources the company has available to succeed.
Phil Spencer, corporate vice president at Microsoft Studios also had praise for the former Sony boss too:
We are honored to have Phil join a team that boasts a wealth of talent from across the industry. Phil is one of video gaming’s true visionaries, and his experience overseeing global studios and deep industry relationships make him the ideal person to lead our European efforts. Under his leadership, we look forward to continuing cultivating the best talent and growing our business in the region.
Don Mattrick who is president of Interactive Entertainment Business who Phil has joined had the following to say:
Phil has played an instrumental role in shaping modern console history through his keen insights into both hardware and software strategy. His addition to our leadership team will impact our global business in innumerable ways, as he aligns our studio development and growing portfolio of entertainment experiences in Europe to drive our continued growth worldwide.