Microsoft has appointed former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop as the new head of Xbox.
Elop will take control of the Devices and Services division from Julie Larson-Green, who is moving to a different department within the company.
The news was revealed via an internal memo written by Larson-Green ahead of her move (and acquired by TechCrunch).
"I want to thank each and every one of you for welcoming me and supporting me as the leader of Devices & Studios over the past 7 months. I'm very proud of what we have accomplished during such a short timeframe. We launched Xbox One, Surface 2 & Pro 2, blockbuster games like Forza and Ryse, a brand new Xbox Music and Video service, PPI, and some amazing unannounced innovations just to name a few - incredibly impressive!"
"I'll remain in role leading the DnS organization in the interim until the Nokia deal closes and Stephen Elop makes his transition to Microsoft," Larson-Green revealed. "We've been meeting regularly throughout and are making a lot of progress, ensuring our teams are ready for the Day 1 close and beyond."
The new head of the My Life & Work team then added: "You are all in great hands with Stephen and already we've shared a lot with him and his LT from Nokia regarding all of the fantastic people, teams and products in DnS. I also know many of you are looking forward to welcoming the Nokia team and working more closely with them."