[October 10, 2008] THQ Revamps Product Development Management Tweet (Wireless News Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) THQ has announced a reorganization of the company's product development management. The company announced the promotion of three product development executives and the departure of Jack Sorensen, executive VP of worldwide studios. Roy Tessler has been promoted to senior VP of production and worldwide studios. In this expanded role, Tessler will oversee production across THQ's product portfolio including direct oversight of THQ's internal studios. Danny Bilson has been promoted to senior VP of creative development. Bilson and his team will continue to lead THQ's creative direction, with particular focus on THQ's owned intellectual properties. Steve DeCosta has been promoted to senior VP of product development finance and administration. DeCosta will continue to oversee project forecasting and cost management across the product development organization. Each of these three, newly-created positions will report directly and collectively to THQ President and CEO Brian Farrell. "This reorganization creates a more efficient management structure, aligning Roy, Danny and Steve as my direct reports," said Brian Farrell, president and CEO, THQ. "I look forward to working directly with them to more expeditiously achieve our quality, predictability and profitability targets." Roy Tessler, previously VP of production for THQ, joined THQ nearly six years ago, first as general manager and co-founder of THQ's Studio Australia and subsequently served as general manager of Rainbow Studios, which developed both owned and licensed titles under his leadership. Prior to joining THQ, Tessler held various project management, studio systems and quality assurance roles for leading entertainment and technology companies. Danny Bilson was VP of intellectual property development and creative director for Electronic Arts' worldwide studios. Bilson most recently served as VP of creative development for THQ. Steve DeCosta, previously VP of studio finance, joined THQ in 2001. DeCosta held the position of VP and corporate controller for THQ from 2002 through early 2007, before joining the studio management team. Prior to joining THQ, DeCosta held various public and private accounting and finance positions. Farrell continued, "Jack Sorensen has played an important role in building out THQ's studio system and has been a key contributor to THQ's success over the past seven years. We appreciate his service to the company and wish him well in his future endeavors." ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) ((Distributed on behalf of 10Meters via M2 Communications Ltd - http://www.m2.com)) ((10Meters - http://www.10meters.com)) Copyright ? 2008 Wireless News [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]