Former WWE boss joins US publisher THQ
New legal exec on board
Edward L Kaufman is publisher THQ's latest appointment, the new executive vice president of business and legal affairs joining after a high profile role as executive vice president at wrestling biggie the WWE.
Kaufman was at the WWE for some 12 years, and was also involved at NBC and Hanna-Barbera prior to this.
"We are pleased to strengthen our management team with an experienced general counsel who has spent many years in the media and entertainment business," enthuses THQ president and CEO Brian Farrell in a new press release.
Kaufman himself chimes in: "I am impressed with THQ's strong turnaround and am excited to join the team as the company moves forward with its new more focused strategic plan. I look forward to helping THQ capitalize on the opportunities for growth in the interactive entertainment industry."
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