Si occuperà del mercato Europeo.
A poco meno di un anno dalla notizia del cambio di presidenza in Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), David Reeves accetta l’incarico da parte di Capcom di Direttore Generale della sezione Europea.
Il suo compito sarà quello di migliorare il mercato del marchio nipponico. “Siamo molto felici di aver assicurato a qualcuno del calibro di Reeves la sezione europea” ha dichiarato Hiroshi Tobisawa, Presidente di Capcom, aggiungendo “Il suo alto livello di competenza nel settore ci aiuterà ad incrementare la nostra presenza nel mercato europeo”.
Di seguito il comunicato ufficiale:
DAVID REEVES TO JOIN CAPCOM
Former SCEE President to become COO of European armLondon – March 31st,2010 – Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today confirmed that it has appointed David Reeves as COO at CE Europe, the company’s European subsidiary. This role, effective from April 1st, 2010, will see Reeves responsible for overseeing all aspects of the European operation with the remit to maximise potential revenue and explore new areas for growth throughout the region.
Most recently President and CEO for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Reeves spent 14 years with the company setting up operations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and overseeing the launch of PlayStation throughout Europe.
“We are very pleased to have secured the services of someone of David’s calibre, commented Hiroshi Tobisawa, President, CE Europe. “He brings with him an unprecedented level of industry knowledge and expertise which will be invaluable as we look to grow our European operation.”
Speaking about his appointment, David Reeves said, “I established a close working relationship with Capcom during my time at Sony and have always admired its commitment to push boundaries and develop innovative titles. It is therefore a real pleasure to now join this organisation and be a part of its future successes.”
ABOUT CAPCOM
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including best-selling franchises Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Mega Man and Devil May Cry. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Tokyo Korea and Hong Kong, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom can be found on the company web site, www.capcom.com.
###Capcom, Mega Man, Resident Evil, and Devil May Cry are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd., in the U.S. or other countries. Dark Void and Street Fighter are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Capcom U.S.A., Inc. “All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
