Peter Moore (VP of games) leaves Microsoft....

[mwgiii]

and is now head of EA Sports. Peter was corporate vice president of the Interactive Entertainment Business in the Entertainment and Devices Division of Microsoft Corp., Peter Moore is responsible for leading both the Xbox and Games for Windows businesses.

July 17, 2007 - Today, Electronic Arts announced the completion of its internal reorganization into four main labels, as well as its executive team which will be heading up each brand for the publisher. The restructuring move was designed to maximize the production of the company's games and help it drive growth for the four autonomous labels: Games, Casual Entertainment, The Sims and EA Sports. Frank Gibeau was announced as the President of the EA Games Label, Kathy Vrabeck will be the President of EA Casual Entertainment and Nancy Smith will be the President of The Sims. However, one of the surprises that was attached to today's announcement was that Peter Moore, the Corporate Vice President for Interactive Entertainment Business in Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices division, would be leaving his position as the leader of the Xbox 360 platform to take over as the President of the EA Sports brand.

Source: IGN: Peter Moore Leaves Microsoft for EA

 

[mwgiii]

Thanks for people digging through SEC filings, Peter's new compensation package has been found.

Documents show executive will get $1.5M signing bonus, $330K in moving expenses, $550K in base pay, up to $412,500 in annual bonuses, and 400,000 stock options.


Source: SEC reveals Moore's multimillion-dollar EA deal - News at GameSpot

 

[meStevo]

Ok, now I want to be an executive when I grow up.

 

[Ramy]

I need that deal.

 

[Tom_P]

Just what the doctor prescribed on my last visit.

 

[BobMurdoch]

Thanks for people digging through SEC filings, Peter's new compensation package has been found.

Documents show executive will get $1.5M signing bonus, $330K in moving expenses, $550K in base pay, up to $412,500 in annual bonuses, and 400,000 stock options.


Source: SEC reveals Moore's multimillion-dollar EA deal - News at GameSpot

What? No allowance for laser removal of tattoos? (He famously had the Halo 2 and GTA 4 logos tattooed on his arms)