Zynga COO Resigns After Duties Are Stripped
John Schappert exits struggling gaming giant
Zynga COO John Schappert has left Zynga six days after getting his game development oversight duties stripped. Schappert joined the San Francisco-based tech company 16 months ago after spending nine years with Electronic Arts.
“John has made significant contributions to the games industry throughout his career and we appreciate all that he has done for [us],” said Zynga chief exec Mark Pincus in a statement emailed to Fortune.
The move reflects Pincus' desire to get his five-year-old firm focused on mobile, as last month Zynga reportedly restructured teams, integrating mobile with Web development units.
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