Halo studio 343 is reportedly losing another member of its leadership team

Halo studio 343 Industries is reportedly set to lose another member of its leadership team in the shape of engineering director David Berger.

That’s according to a Lords of Gaming report corroborated by Windows Central‘s sources.

Former FASA Interactive developer Berger has been with 343 for over 14 years and at Microsoft for over 20.

During his time at 343, he has built a 120-strong engineering team “from the ground up”, according to his LinkedIn profile.

He helped ship Halo 4, Halo 5 and Halo Infinite, including leading development of the Slipspace Engine used for the most recent series entry.

VGC has contacted Microsoft for comment on this report.

If accurate, Berger’s exit from 343 will follow that of Bonnie Ross, who announced on Monday that she’s stepping down after 15 years in charge of the studio in order to attend to a family medical issue. Ross is also leaving Microsoft after more than 28 years in gaming at the company.

Coinciding with the announcement of her departure, Microsoft said it had restructured 343’s leadership team. 343’s former head of production, Pierre Hintze, has taken on the role of studio head.

Bryan Koski, who previously headed up marketing for Halo, is set to become GM of the franchise, while business, operations and esports head Elizabeth Van Wyck will oversee business and operations.

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343 Industries restructures its leadership team following studio head’s exit

Production lead Pierre Hintze takes on the role left by Bonnie Ross

Halo Infinite has been a troubled production, suffering various delays and changes of leadership in the years leading up to its December 2021 release and since.

Earlier this month, 343 confirmed a fresh round of Halo Infinite content delays, as well as the cancellation of the game’s local split-screen co-op mode.