Minecraft:Kayleen Walters: Difference between revisions

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Kayleen Walters is the president of Template:W and the former Studio Head of Minecraft:Mojang Studios.<ref name="linkedin">Kayleen Walters on LinkedIn</ref>

From June 2018 until September 2023, she was the head of franchise development at Minecraft before becoming the vice president of its Brand & Entertainment from September 2023 until October 2024. In July 2024, she became the vice president of franchise development at gaming in general at Minecraft:Microsoft before becoming the president of Minecraft:Mojang Studios in February 2025.<ref name="linkedin"/>

In October 8, 2026, CEO of XBOX Template:W<ref>Template:Cite</ref> announced that starting October 19, 2025, Walters would be reassigned as the President of XBOX's new XP division, which is responsible for game franchise development beyond the games themselves.<ref>Template:Cite </ref>

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Kayleen's Minecraft:Mojavatar

Kayleen's Minecraft:Mojavatar
Kayleen at Template:AMCM's London Green Carpet Premiere

Kayleen at Template:AMCM's London Green Carpet Premiere

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 {{Infobox person
 |name = Kayleen Walters
-|image = KayleenWalters.png
+|image = Kayleen Walters.jpg
-|occupation = Studio Head of [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]], Vice President Franchise Development
+|occupation = President of {{w|XP (business division)|XBOX XP}}
-|employer = [[Minecraft:Microsoft]]
-|nationality = American
-|known_for = Expanding gaming brands across entertainment platforms
-|alma_mater = [[Minecraft:University of California, Berkeley]]
 }}
-'''Kayleen Walters''' is the Studio Head of [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]] and the Vice President of Franchise Development at [[Minecraft:Microsoft]] in Redmond, Washington.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayleen-walters-2a91131/ Kayleen Walters on LinkedIn]</ref>
+'''Kayleen Walters''' is the president of {{w|XP (business division)|XBOX XP}} and the former Studio Head of [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]].<ref name="linkedin">[https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayleen-walters-2a91131/ Kayleen Walters on LinkedIn]</ref>
-== Career ==
+From June 2018 until September 2023, she was the head of franchise development at ''Minecraft'' before becoming the vice president of its Brand & Entertainment from September 2023 until October 2024. In July 2024, she became the vice president of franchise development at gaming in general at [[Minecraft:Microsoft]] before becoming the president of [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]] in February 2025.<ref name="linkedin"/>
-=== Mojang Studios ===
-* '''Head of Mojang Studios''' (February 2025 – present)
-=== Microsoft ===
+In October 8, 2026, CEO of XBOX {{w|Asha Sharma}}<ref>{{Cite|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/aboutasha/|website=LinkedIn|title=Asha Sharma}}</ref> announced that starting October 19, 2025, Walters would be reassigned as the President of XBOX's new XP division, which is responsible for game franchise development beyond the games themselves.<ref>{{Cite|title=New Leadership Appointments and XBOX Division|website=XBOX WIRE|author=Asha Sharma|date=October 8, 2026|url=https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/10/08/new-leadership-appointments-and-xbox-division/}}
-* '''Vice President, Franchise Development''' (July 2024 – present)
+</ref>
-** As Vice President, Franchise Development across Gaming at Microsoft, Kayleen Walters is responsible for expanding game brands through various entertainment platforms, including consumer products, partnerships, film, television, and themed interactive entertainment. She works directly with game studios to develop strategic franchise development plans and forge impactful business partnerships to grow IP beyond the game.
-* '''Vice President, Brand & Entertainment, Minecraft''' (September 2023 – October 2024, 1 year 2 months)
-* '''Partner, Head of Franchise Development, Minecraft''' (June 2018 – September 2023, 5 years 4 months)
-=== Lucasfilm ===
-* '''Vice President, Franchise Marketing & Integrated Planning''' (January 2015 – August 2017, 2 years 8 months)
-** Oversaw the development and execution of all Lucasfilm marketing plans across theatrical, television, and home entertainment distribution channels. Also defined and directed content development and production of products around the globe.
-* '''Senior Director of Marketing''' (April 2011 – December 2014, 3 years 9 months)
-* '''Director of Marketing''' (January 2008 – April 2011, 3 years 4 months)
-* '''Marketing Manager''' (May 2004 – December 2007, 3 years 8 months)
-** Responsible for the development and execution of domestic and global marketing plans and promotions related to the exploitation of Lucasfilm intellectual properties across various distribution channels (theatrical, home entertainment, television).
-=== MGM ===
-* '''Creative Manager, Theatrical Marketing''' (1999 – 2004, 5 years)
-** Managed the creation and execution of online marketing strategies for theatrical titles to drive box office sales.
-=== Universal Pictures ===
-* '''Executive Assistant to President''' (1997 – 1999, 2 years)
-** Responsible for extensive support, including project management and coordination, information management, event planning, and detail coordination. Served as a liaison to key producers, talent, and studio personnel.
-== Education ==
-* '''Bachelor of Arts''' – University of California, Berkeley
 == Gallery ==
 <gallery>
-File:Kayleen Walters Mojavatar.jpeg|Kayleen's current Mojavatar.
+File:Kayleen Walters Mojavatar.jpeg|Kayleen's [[Minecraft:Mojavatar]]
 File:AMCM Kayleen Walters premiere.png|Kayleen at {{AMCM}}'s London Green Carpet Premiere
 </gallery>