GreenScreen Appoints Ron Chaimowitz as CEO
GreenScreen Interactive Software has announced the appointment of Ron Chaimowitz as Chief Executive Officer. The company has also announced the acquisitions of Destination Software, Inc.. and ZOO Digital Publishing, which will be forming their new subsidiary, Zoo Games.
“The acquisition of these two publishers provides us with several advantages, including world-class management, infrastructure, distribution, high-profile licenses and an exciting lineup of products for the burgeoning mass-market sector. I’m looking forward to working with the seasoned industry team at GreenScreen as well as our new partners at Zoo Games to build something truly special,” stated Ron Chaimowitz.
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NEW YORK, NY April 23, 2008
GreenScreen appoints CEO, announces publisher acquisitions, formation of casual games label Zoo Games
GreenScreen Interactive Software, a new global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, today announced the appointment of respected industry veteran Ron Chaimowitz as Chief Executive Officer. The Company also announced the completed acquisitions of two independent publishers, Destination Software, Inc. and ZOO Digital Publishing.
ZOO Digital Publishing and Destination Software, Inc. will form the core of new casual game label Zoo Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of GreenScreen Interactive Software Inc. Continuing to focus on the emerging mass-market sector, Zoo Games will create original and licensed products for the whole family.
“The acquisition of these two publishers provides us with several advantages, including world-class management, infrastructure, distribution, high-profile licenses and an exciting lineup of products for the burgeoning mass-market sector,” said Ron Chaimowitz, CEO of GreenScreen. “I’m looking forward to working with the seasoned industry team at GreenScreen as well as our new partners at Zoo Games to build something truly special.”
Headquartered in Sicklerville, NJ, Destination Software, Inc. is a prominent publisher of family-friendly games for Wii™, Nintendo DS™, Game Boy® Advance, and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, and is expanding its offerings in 2008 to include games for play on PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and PC systems.
Adds Susan Kain, Founder and CEO of Destination Software: “The explosive expansion of the casual games market makes it one of the fastest-growing segments of the interactive entertainment industry. With a focused strategy designed to impact the sector, added depth of experience, expertise and creativity that results from the integration into the GreenScreen family, this new partnership will undoubtedly deliver superior gaming experiences that are the cornerstone of building a first-class publishing house.”
Based in Sheffield UK, ZOO Digital Publishing is one of the UK’s leading video game publishers and the creators of the best-selling Premier Manager series. The company has a demonstrated expertise in publishing video games with mass-market appeal for a variety of platforms, including Xbox®, PlayStation 2 system, Nintendo DS® and Game Boy Advance® and PC.
“We are pleased to align ourselves with GreenScreen Interactive Software, and are excited at the opportunities generated by a global organization,” says Ian Stewart, Chairman of ZOO Digital. “We look forward to expanding our presence beyond the European marketplace, and working hand in hand with a group of successful and dynamic industry professionals to further develop the company’s product portfolio.”
About GreenScreen Interactive Software, LLC
Based in New York City, GreenScreen Interactive Software, LLC. is a global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software. More information regarding GreenScreen may be found at greenscreengames.com.
About Destination Software, Inc.
Destination Software, Inc. is a developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. Headquartered in Sicklerville, N.J., Destination Software sells and distributes products worldwide through offices in North America. More information regarding Destination Software and its products may be found at dsigames.com.
About ZOO Digital Publishing Ltd.
Based in Sheffield UK, ZOO Digital Publishing Ltd is one of the UK’s leading computer game publishers. More information regarding ZOO Digital Publishing can be found at zoodigitalpublishing.com.
