SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Unity (NYSE: U) (the “Company”), the world’s leading platform for creating and growing real-time 3D (RT3D) content, today announced that John Riccitiello will retire as President, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. James M. Whitehurst has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer, President and a member of the Board. Roelof Botha, Lead Independent Director of the Unity Board, has been appointed Chairman. Mr. Riccitiello will continue to advise Unity to ensure a smooth transition.

  • HughJanus@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    I mean the board that HIRED him is still there. No one hires a guy like that and would be surprised about what they got.

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      1 year ago

      “You’re the guy who put Microtransactions into FIFA? Come on in and sit down!”

      They always knew.