DGAP-News: Catalis SE: Nigel Robbins appointed new CEO at Kuju Entertainment
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07.04.2010 09:41
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Eindhoven, April 07, 2010 - Catalis SE, the worldwide service provider for
the digital media industry, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Kuju
Entertainment has appointed Nigel Robbins to the post of CEO for the
independent video games developer. Robbins takes over from CEO and founder
Ian Baverstock. Both Baverstock and fellow co-founder Jonathan Newth are
stepping away from their operational roles following the 2007 acquisition
of Kuju by Catalis SE. They will continue as non-executive directors and
also actively support Kuju on specific strategic projects going forwards.
Robbins will focus on the continued development of Kuju's successful stable
of studios; Zoë Mode, Vatra, Headstrong and doublesix as well as new
businesses in line with the Catalis Group's growth strategy. Robbins is a
former content and creative specialist and business builder for Viacom's
MTV Networks. He aims to bring a new perspective to the leading games
developer which specialisesin creating video games across a wide range of
genres on console, PC and handheld platforms.
Kuju Entertainment Chairman, Dominic Wheatley, commented: 'Nigel has a
wealth of creative and dynamic leadership experience within the realms of
TV, digital media and online services. He brings fresh thinking to the
group at a fascinating juncture within the worldwide digital entertainment
industry.'
Robbins said: 'I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to build on Kuju's
strong foundations and focus on doing what we do best. Our job is to create
compelling quality content across all platforms and delivery channels, and
that will continue to be the focus within each of our studios, ensuring
that we are the first choice developer for our publishing partners.'
Wheatley confirmed that Baverstock and Newth will work on a number of
special projects for Kuju during the coming months, and will stay on as
non-executive directors for the long-term. 'Ian and Jonathan are consummate
industry professionals and they have led the charge at Kuju magnificently
for more than two decades. It's great for us that they will maintain that
close connection, given their in depth knowledge and experience of thecompany they founded and the industry in which it operates.'
Robbins' previous roles include tenures as President of MTV Networks Asia
Pacific, overseeing over thirty MTV, Nickelodeon and VH1 branded TV, online
and digital content services in the region. He also served as President of
MTV Group Japan and SVP Content&Creative under MTV Networks
International, launching the Network's operations and creative roll out
strategies in a number of competitive and diverse markets such as
Australia, China, Korea, Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent.
For further information on Catalis SE and its wholly owned subsidiaries,
Testronic Labs and Kuju Entertainment, please refer to
www.catalisgroup.com, www.kuju.com and www.testroniclabs.com.
For further questions please contact our investor relations team
directly:
For further questions please contact our Investor Relations team directly:
Investor Relations Catalis SE
Investor Relations Team
t: +49 89 24 41 18 - 413
f: +49 89 24 41 18 - 499
info(at)catalisgroup.com
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About Catalis SE:
Catalis is a worldwide leading outsourcing provider focusing on high-end
technical services relating to the creation of digital content for the
film, video games and software industries. Catalis offers both testing and
development services. It operates through its wholly owned subsidiaries
Testronic Labs and Kuju Entertainment from ten locations throughout the US,
the UK, Poland, Belgium and the Czech Republic.
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Company: Catalis SE
Geldropseweg 26-28
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Niederlande
Phone: +31 (0)40 2135930
Fax: +31 (0)40 2135604
E-mail: info(at)catalisgroup.com
Internet: www.catalisgroup.com
ISIN: NL0000233625, DE000A0GGBZ7
WKN: 927093
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (General Standard);
Freiverkehr in Berlin, München, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart
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