A 13-year Microsoft veteran, Marc Whitten is highly regarded for his foresight and keen consumer awareness. Since 2000, he has played key roles within the Xbox brand, including infrastructure development and audience expansion initiatives. Whitten leads the team responsible for launching and building Xbox LIVE into the world’s largest social entertainment network. Xbox LIVE delivers games, movies, TV shows, music and connects more than 23 million members worldwide. Under his leadership, Xbox LIVE has become a true pop culture phenomenon and key player in Microsoft’s overall entertainment strategy. Whitten now leverages his entertainment prowess and deep experience with the Xbox brand by leading the vision for “Project Natal.” Whitten oversees the integration of this groundbreaking technology, which transforms how people play, entertain and connect across the entire Xbox 360 ecosystem, to create a seamless controller-free experience for consumers.
