Bonnie Ross | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1966 or 1967 (age 57–58)[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Bonnie Ross Ziegler |
| Alma mater | Colorado State University |
| Occupation | Game developer |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Known for | Video game development |
| Notable work | |
Bonnie Ross is an American video game developer. She served as Corporate Vice President at Xbox Game Studios, and was the head of 343 Industries, the subsidiary studio that manages the Halo video game franchise. Ross studied technical writing and computer science in college, and worked at IBM before getting a job at Microsoft. She worked on a number of PC and Xbox games, becoming a general manager at Xbox Game Studios.
In 2007, Ross helped found 343 Industries, building a studio that would work on a new Halo game after the departure of developer Bungie. 343 Industries' first game, Halo 4, released in 2012. Ross oversaw the Halo franchise, including merchandise and media adaptations. She has been honored for her work in game development and her efforts to push for more diversity in video games.