What is todd hollenshead?

Todd Hollenshead is a video game industry veteran who had a long and successful career as a business executive and CEO. He is primarily known for his leadership role at id Software, a game development company that created some of the most popular and influential games in the industry. Hollenshead worked at id Software for over 17 years, during which he oversaw the development and release of some of the studio's biggest hits, including Doom 3, Quake 4, and Rage.

Hollenshead was born on October 22, 1967, in Dallas, Texas. He attended Southern Methodist University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance. After graduation, he started his career as a financial analyst at E-Systems, a defense contractor. In 1996, he joined id Software as the company's chief financial officer. He quickly rose through the ranks and became the CEO of the company in 2003.

Under Hollenshead's leadership, id Software continued to produce critically acclaimed games and expand its reach into new markets. He also oversaw the company's move to a new game engine, the id Tech 5, which was used to create the game Rage. In 2009, he helped lead the sale of id Software to ZeniMax Media, a media conglomerate that also owns studios like Bethesda Softworks and Arkane Studios.

After leaving id Software in 2013, Hollenshead has been involved in several other ventures, including serving on the board of directors for several companies in the gaming industry. He is also an active investor and advisor for startups.