Treyarch Studio Head Mark Gordon Steps Down, Replaced by Two Veterans
The change ends Gordon's 21-year tenure at the studio's top and introduces a co-leadership structure, signaling a potential shift in how Treyarch manages its development pipeline.
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Mark Gordon has retired as studio head of Treyarch, the Call of Duty and Black Ops developer. Kevin Hendrickson and Yale Miller, both longtime studio veterans, will share the role. Gordon had led the studio since 2005 and oversaw multiple series entries.
Mark Gordon, who led Treyarch as studio head since May 2005, has retired from the position. The studio announced the change in a statement, thanking Gordon for his leadership and friendship. Gordon's work spanned the Black Ops series as well as Call of Duty 2: Big Red One, Call of Duty 3, and Call of Duty: World at War.
Taking over are Kevin Hendrickson and Yale Miller, who will serve as joint studio heads. Both have decades of development and leadership experience at Treyarch. Gordon's LinkedIn profile still lists him as studio head, and his next move has not been disclosed.
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