In the wake of a massive controversy regarding previously announced (and then walked-back) install fees, Unity's John Riccitiello is retiring as president, CEO, chairman, and member of the board of the directors effective immediately, the company announced today.
James M. Whitehurst, meanwhile, will be appointed interim CEO, president, and member of the board, and lead independent director of the Unity board Roelof Botha has been appointed chairman. The board will commence a search process with find a permanent CEO.
Unity said Riccitiello will continue to advise the game engine maker "to ensure a smooth transition." Today's announcement did not specify why Riccitiello was stepping down, but in a statement, he said it's "been a privilege to lead Unity for nearly a decade and serve our employees, customers, developers and partners, all of whom have been instrumental to the Company’s growth."
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