WBIE names new executive vice president

Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment announced that John P. Quinn has been named executive vice president of worldwide operations.

According to the company, Quinn will play an integral role in the worldwide expansion of its game publishing slate, which includes internal and third party titles.

"During the past 12 months, John has been instrumental in establishing Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment's global sales and distribution organization and infrastructure," said Kevin Tsujihara, president of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group.

"He brings with him a vast amount of expertise in sales, distribution, operations and supply chain that will allow us to continue to grow in the publishing side of the games business."

Quinn joined Warner Communications in 1977 as director of sales for the sales and distribution division of Warner Music Group. He moved to Warner Home Video as director of sales in 1983, and was promoted to vice president of sales for the US in 1988. In 1996, he was promoted to senior vice president of sales.

During Quinn's tenure, Warner Home Video saw US revenues grow from USD 136 million to more than USD 2 billion as the industry transitioned from a primarily rental business model to a consumer purchase model. He began to take on WBIE responsibilities in 2007.

In 2008, WBIE will be publishing Speed Racer, LEGO Batman, Project Origin and other titles yet to be announced.