Halo boss Bonnie Ross steps down as head of 343 Industries

The head and co-founder of Halo developer 343 Industries, Bonnie Ross, announced Monday that she’s leaving the Halo Infinite developer.

“While I had hoped to stay with Halo until we released the Winter Update, I am letting you know I will be leaving 343 and attending to a family medical issue,” Ross said in a tweet Monday. “I am incredibly proud of the work everyone at 343 Industries has done with Halo Infinite, the Master Chief Collection, the Halo television series and so much more. Serving alongside this team over the past 15 year has been an honor and a great way to contribute to a world I love.

“Thank you everyone in the Halo community for your support. Halo’s future is bright. I cannot wait for all of you to experience what we have in store — And to cheer alongside you, as a fan, at the Halo World Championship in October!”

Ross took charge of Microsoft’s 343 Industries after developer Bungie left Microsoft in 2007; she took control of the storied Halo franchise at that time. Her team helped Bungie complete its last Halo projects — Halo 3: ODST and Halo Reach — and began work on 343’s first official Halo game, Halo 4. Ross and her staff have been releasing music since then. Halo: Master Chief CollectionThis will bring Halo back to the PC. Halo 5: Guardians and 2021’s Halo Infinite. Microsoft launched the long-in-development Halo TV series under her leadership.

Microsoft informed Windows Central that Pierre Hintze from 343 Industries will be taking over the role of studio director. Brian Koski, Marketing Head will take over as franchise general manager while Elizabeth Van Wyck (Halo Veteran) will manage business operations.

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