Microsoft Gaming Names Kayleen Walters Head of ‘Minecraft’ Maker Mojang Studios as Åsa Bredin Exits
variety.comJennifer Maas TV Business Writer Microsoft Gaming‘s Kayleen Walters has been promoted to head of the company’s Stockholm-based “Minecraft” maker, Mojang Studios, as current chief Åsa Bredin exits the Swedish video game developer.
Per Microsoft Gaming leadership, Bredin made the decision to step down “to focus on personal goals outside of work.” She joined Mojang Studios in 2021 and was promoted to head of the studio in 2023.
Walters will begin in her new role effective immediately. Bredin will remain with Mojang through the end of February to help with the transition.
Currently, Walters is vice president and head of franchise development at the Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft Gaming, a leadership position she will continue in as she adds head of Mojang to her title.
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