Jonathan Murphy leaves Konami

Pro Evolution Soccer brand manager departs after 16 years

News by Rachel Weber Senior Editor

Published on Sept. 16, 2014

Konami's Jonathan Murphy, the senior European brand manager and champion of the Pro Evolution Soccer series is departing after more than 16 years with the company.

After 16 years at Konami I've decided to seek new challenges. Thanks all and please continue to support @Adam_Bhatti
— Jon Murphy (@JonMurphy666) September 15, 2014

Amazing messages from all. Genuinely surprised/touched. Thank you. Really interested in demo feedback, but for now off to walk dog
— Jon Murphy (@JonMurphy666) September 16, 2014

He joined the company in 1998 from EMAP where he was a software editor.

Murphy follows Dave Cox, producer of the Castlevania Lords of Shadow series, who left the company after 17 years last month.

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