Konami Strengthen US Arm News
Derek dela Fuente
14/10/2003
Konami announce plans to open up a new base in California...
Konami today confirmed plans for further extension into America with the announcement of a new base in California.
Under the new name of Konami Digital Entertainment (KDE), the Executive Corporate Officer of Konamiās Computer & Video Games Business, Kazumi Kitaue, who will serve as the Chief Executive Officer, will lead the Los-Angeles operation. KDE will focus on the areas of global product brand growth strategies, business development and licensing activities.
The company will also rename its Redwood City, California-based North American sales, marketing, and operations subsidiary, Konami of America, Inc., to Konami Digital Entertainment America (KDEA), a Division of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
Regarding the expansion, Kitaue said, "Los Angeles is known as the center for worldwide entertainment. We believe that Los Angeles is the ideal location for strengthening Konami's content business strategy. This move will provide us with the proximity to the partners that will allow us to maintain and expand Konami's position as a front runner in the digital entertainment industry, and lead to further growth in Konami's global business."