Microsoft Gaming’s Kayleen Walters has been promoted to head of the company’s Stockholm-based “Minecraft” maker, Mojang Studios, as current chief Åsa Bredin exits the Swedish video game developer. Per Microsoft Gaming leadership,

“Change is never easy, but I have full confidence in this team and its ability to deliver incredible experiences for our players and community,” Microsoft studios COO Helen Chiang said in an internal memo.

Microsoft Gaming's vice president and head of franchise development Kayleen Walters is taking over as the new head of studio at Mojang Studios immediately. Bredin will remain on at Mojang until the end of February to help with the transition.

Microsoft Gaming has appointed Kayleen Walters as the new head of Mojang Studios, the creator behind Minecraft. The former head, Asa Bredin, exited the company for personal reasons. Kayleen Walters will work under the leadership of Helen Chiang,

Microsoft Gaming VP Kayleen Walters has been appointed head of Mojang Studios. Walters - who will assume the position on top of her role as vice president and head of franchise development Microsoft Gaming - will being work immediately as current Mojang boss, Åsa Bredin, steps down to "focus on personal goals outside of work."