Atari has announced the departure of chairman and CEO Bruno Bonnell, effective immediately, from all of his positions at Atari, Inc.

Bonnell was the Chairman of the Board, Chief Creative Officer, Acting Chief Financial Officer and a director of Atari. Bonnell's departure from Atari came at the same time as Bonnell's departure from his positions as the Chief Executive Officer and a director of Infogrames and from all his positions with subsidiaries of Infogrames.

Bruno Bonnell stated, "Since 2000 I have had the privilege of carrying the Atari flag in our industry. I wish the very best to all the teams moving on with the company, and I have no doubt in their talent and experiences to bring Atari, Inc. to the top."

David Pierce, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Atari, said, "Bruno Bonnell is a legend in the video games business. He was one of the early participants in the industry as we know it, and was responsible for major successes both on the creative and on the corporate side. We wish Bruno success with any future undertakings, and as a result of his dedication and efforts with Atari, Inc., we are well-positioned for our future endeavors."