John Schappert Goes Live
Former EA executive takes the reigns of LIVE.
Date: Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Author: James Fudge

Microsoft today announced that John Schappert, most recently executive vice president at Electronic Arts, will be joining the Microsoft Interactive Entertainment Business (IEB) in a newly created position as corporate vice president of LIVE, software and services. Schappert's latest role in central development services at EA included oversight of central technology, operations, EA online and the office of the chief creative officer. Previously, Schappert held several senior-level positions at EA including chief operating officer of worldwide studios, group general manager, and general manager of EA Canada and EA Tiburon.

He will be joining Microsoft as a corporate vice president running the LIVE, software and services group. Schappert will report to Don Mattrick, the newly named senior vice president of IEB, which includes the Xbox 360 and Games for Windows businesses. Schappert will oversee Xbox LIVE, along with Games for Windows - LIVE, XNA and Microsoft Casual Games.

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