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Albert Penello Leaves Microsoft After Eighteen Years
Albert Penello, the senior marketing director for Microsoft's Xbox division, is leaving Microsoft after nearly twenty years with the company.
Penello made the announcement today on Twitter, remarking "Today is a crazy day."
Well today is a crazy day. I've made the decision after 18 years to leave Microsoft. To say it's been a "once in a lifetime" experience is an understatement. The team at #Xbox has meant so much to me and I'll be cheering them on - there is so much great stuff still to come.
— Albert Penello (@albertpenello) April 24, 2018
We spoke to Penello last year about the Xbox One X and its target audience, which Penello emphasized was for the hardcore gamer. Penello joined Microsoft in October 2000 after a six year stint at Electronic Arts, shepherding the Xbox brand from its infancy to modern day.
Our Take
Penello didn't say where he's going, but he's definitely earned a good rest. Hopefully he finds success in whatever venture he pursues next.
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