Konami Digital Entertainment has announced that Tomohiro Uesugi- the previous Executive Vice President- has been named as its new president. He has previous experience in fields of human resources, finance, consulting, planning, and operations management.
Before joining Konami Digital Entertainment in 2013, Uesugi was the executive vice president of electronics producer Sanyo North America Corporation. Previously, he had also worked for KPMG Azsa and Sumitomo Trust & Banking (real estate division).
His credentials include a Bachelors in Economics from Osaka University and an MBA from Doshisha University.
“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.”
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