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ZeniMax Online Studios Leadership to Exit as Part of Xbox Cuts

Recent workforce reductions at Microsoft have resulted in significant leadership turnover at ZeniMax Online Studios.

• ZeniMax Online Studios is undergoing a major leadership transition following the departure of studio head Joe Burba, executive producer Susan Kath, game director Rich Lambert, and production director Ala Diaz.
• The leadership exits are part of a broader reduction of 379 gaming roles across ZeniMax’s Maryland offices, with more than 200 of those cuts specifically impacting ZeniMax Online Studios.
• Josh Henderson and Nick Giacomini have been appointed to lead ZeniMax Online Studios, with the outgoing leadership team remaining in place for a transition period over the next few months.