Pete Parsons announces retirement from Bungie Studios

Bungie has announced that longtime leader of the studio, Pete Parsons, is retiring after a tenure of 23 years. He became the CEO of Bungie in 2015 to lead the studio on Destiny and other projects. 

“After more than two decades of helping build this incredible studio, establishing the Bungie Foundation, and growing inspiring communities around our work, I have decided to pass the torch,” Pete Parsons said in his statement.

Parsons announced Justin Truman will be taking his spot as the leader of Bungie. He had worn many different hats at the studio, including being a leader in engineering, production, design, and, most recently, as the General Manager for Destiny 2.

“Today marks the right time for a new beginning. The future of Bungie will be in the hands of a new generation of leaders, and I am thrilled to announce that Justin Truman will be stepping into leadership as Bungie’s new Studio Head.”

Justin Truman has helped with the development of both Destiny games and has been working as Chief Development Officer, helping the Marathon team as they build their next world.

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