November 2010 – Present (2 years 4 months) Redmond, Washington
In this role Mike is accountable to manage the resources and budget across Microsoft Studios worldwide publishing effort, including Gears of War/Age of Empires/Kingdoms and other TBA titles for the Xbox platform. His organization includes Creative, Engineering, Design, Test and Program Management talent. Ultimate accountability includes: management of a several hundred million dollar P&L, new IP generation, partner engagement/management and talent growth. In specific Mike is accountable for:
1) $300+M fiscal P&L across numerous game titles.
2) Establishing new entertainment IP.
3) Development and success of multiple (4+) console titles.
4) Cross divisional alignment on future planning.
5) Building a worldclass publishing and studio organization.
The organization is also responsible for future platform and content work.