SAN MATEO, Calif. & LONDON -- Glu Mobile (formerly Sorrent, Inc. and Macrospace Ltd.), a leading creator and global publisher of mobile entertainment, today announced that prominent video game industry executive Chris Meredith has joined the company as vice president of publishing for EMEA.
"One of Glu Mobile's key assets has been the strength of our world-class management team," said Greg Ballard, president and chief executive officer, Glu Mobile. "Today we're proud to announce that Chris Meredith, a proven industry expert, has joined the company to help build Glu into the leading global publisher of mobile entertainment."
Meredith has spent more than 20 years in management positions at leading entertainment companies, including numerous senior positions at Sony Computer Entertainment in both Europe and the US, where he was responsible for marketing and the profitable progression of Sony's entertainment software business. He has also held positions with MicroProse and 3Dfx Interactive and was integral in the formation of GameOn Mobile, a mobile entertainment company owned by EON Digital Entertainment, a British interactive games publisher.
"Glu is known throughout the industry for its superior management team and top-quality studios in both the UK and US," said Chris Meredith, vice president of publishing, EMEA at Glu Mobile. "It's an honor to be joining this company at such an exciting time in the evolution of mobile entertainment, and I look forward to helping Glu further develop into the world's leading publisher of mobile entertainment."
About Glu Mobile
Glu Mobile (formerly Sorrent, Inc. and Macrospace Ltd.) is a leading developer and global publisher of mobile entertainment. Glu publishes original titles and entertainment based on major brands including Atari, Cartoon Network, FOX Sports, Nickelodeon, PopCap Games and Twentieth Century Fox. The company has more than 100 entertainment applications including games, ringtones, screens and applications available via 90 carriers worldwide. Glu also offers a complete mobile gaming sourcing, management and delivery solution, ProvisionX. Based in San Mateo, California with offices in London and Singapore, Glu is funded by top venture firms NEA, BA Venture Partners, Granite Global Ventures, Sienna Ventures and Globespan Capital Partners. Consumers can find fresh entertainment created exclusively for their mobile phones wherever they see the 'g' character logo or at www.glu.com.
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