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Mark Beaumont Now Capcom CEO

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Promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer.

Capcom today announced that “Mark Beaumont has been promoted to CEO of both Capcom Entertainment North America and Capcom Entertainment Europe, as well as maintaining his position on the Capcom Board of Directors.”

“Since joining Capcom in 2005, Mark has been the driving force behind the company’s improved performance, resulting in an overall revenue growth of 10% in the US and 20% in Europe,” said Hiroshi Tobisawa, president and CEO of Capcom.

“This deserved promotion recognizes his dedication and commitment to Capcom.”

Beaumont began his career at Capcom as a Senior VP in 2005 before being promoted to Executive Vice President and Officer in 2007. He is now in charge of “managing Capcom’s ambitious Western-focused development efforts.”

May 3, 2008

News by Karn Bianco.

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