Don Mattrick Departs as CEO of Zynga, Founder Mark Pincus Takes His Place

Don Mattrick Departs as CEO of Zynga, Founder Mark Pincus Takes His Place

The company is looking to find a new hit after Farmville

Mark Pincus Steps Down as Zynga Leader, No Longer Involved in Day-to-Day Operations

Mark Pincus Steps Down as Zynga Leader, No Longer Involved in Day-to-Day Operations

The company is also undergoing changes in its executive structure

Zynga Acquires NaturalMotion, Lays Off 15% of Workers

Zynga Acquires NaturalMotion, Lays Off 15% of Workers

The company is shifting its focus towards mobile phones

Zynga Leader Says He Is Bored with Games, Wants New Farmville Addiction

Zynga Leader Says He Is Bored with Games, Wants New Farmville Addiction

His company has failed to create a comparable success

Zynga Reports Decline in Player Number, Mattrick Confident of Turnaround

Zynga Reports Decline in Player Number, Mattrick Confident of Turnaround

The company will restructure and launch new video games

Don Mattrick Pushed for Microsoft Acquisition of Zynga in 2010 – Report

Don Mattrick Pushed for Microsoft Acquisition of Zynga in 2010 – Report

The two leaders have developed a friendship that resulted in this year's move

Weekend Reading: About Xbox One, Don Mattrick, Used Games, and Online Checks

Weekend Reading: About Xbox One, Don Mattrick, Used Games, and Online Checks

Mattrick left because he was either in favor or opposed used games

  • Columns
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • July 6th, 2013
Weekend Reading: Don Mattrick and a Potential Xbox One Disaster

Weekend Reading: Don Mattrick and a Potential Xbox One Disaster

The Zynga move might be a sign of trouble at Microsoft

Don Mattrick’s Zynga Move Value Might Reach 50 Million Dollars (37.5 Million Euro)

Don Mattrick’s Zynga Move Value Might Reach 50 Million Dollars (37.5 Million Euro)

His performance will determine how well his stock options do

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • July 2nd, 2013
Don Mattrick’s Expertise Might Fail to Improve Zynga’s Fortunes – Analysts

Don Mattrick’s Expertise Might Fail to Improve Zynga’s Fortunes – Analysts

The social game company needs to earn the public’s trust

Don Mattrick Moved to Zynga Because of Lack of Perspectives at Microsoft – Report

Don Mattrick Moved to Zynga Because of Lack of Perspectives at Microsoft – Report

His new position allows him to reshape the entire company

  • Xbox
  • By Andrei Dobra
  • July 2nd, 2013
Don Mattrick Left Microsoft Due to Faulty DRM Strategy, Analyst Believes

Don Mattrick Left Microsoft Due to Faulty DRM Strategy, Analyst Believes

Microsoft might have decided to punish Mattrick for his strategy

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • July 2nd, 2013
Don Mattrick’s Letter to Zynga Employees Praises Company, Read It Here

Don Mattrick’s Letter to Zynga Employees Praises Company, Read It Here

He believes social gaming has a bright, innovative future

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dobra
  • July 2nd, 2013
Don Mattrick Joined Zynga to Realize Its Full Potential, He Says

Don Mattrick Joined Zynga to Realize Its Full Potential, He Says

Zynga founder Mark Pincus is quite pleased with the new CEO

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • July 2nd, 2013
Ballmer’s Letter Regarding Don Mattrick Departure Is Now Official, Read It Here

Ballmer’s Letter Regarding Don Mattrick Departure Is Now Official, Read It Here

The CEO says that the launch schedule for the Xbox One is not affected

Steve Ballmer Thanks Don Mattrick for Xbox One Work, Will Personally Lead Launch Process

Steve Ballmer Thanks Don Mattrick for Xbox One Work, Will Personally Lead Launch Process

The console is still expected to arrive at some point in November

Don Mattrick Confirmed as CEO at Zynga, Pincus Remains Chairman

Don Mattrick Confirmed as CEO at Zynga, Pincus Remains Chairman

The ex-Microsoft executive will oversee all video game development

 
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