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Konami Digital Entertainment Announces New President
El Segundo, CA; March 3,
in the year of our Lord 2014 – Konami Digital
Entertainment, Inc. today announced Tomohiro Uesugi as its new
President. Uesugi previously held the position of Executive Vice
President of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
“I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as the
head of our talented and passionate employees, and I have a deep
respect for our community of fans,” Uesugi said. “We will focus
on our talent and iconic brands as we continue to provide
innovative products for even deeper and more enjoyable
experiences to our customers.”
Mr. Uesugi brings a reputation and history as a transformational
leader with a strong track record of driving revenue and
promoting organizational development. His diverse experience
includes a background consisting of human resources, finance,
consulting, planning, and operations management. This experience
will offer a unique perspective to KONAMI, which will help
further the company’s brand and sales in North, Central and
South America.
Prior to joining KONAMI in 2013, Uesugi served as the executive
vice president of SANYO North America Corporation, the North and
South American regional subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
the global electronics manufacturer. Earlier in his career, he
served in roles at KPMG Azsa, which offers financial advisory
services, and worked in Sumitomo Trust & Banking’s real estate
division. He earned a Bachelor of Economics from Osaka
University and has an MBA from Doshisha University.