Sega of America appoints Ian Curran as COO and President
Curran will also serve on the Atlus U.S.A. board.
Sega of America and Atlus U.S.A. have announced the appointment of Ian Curran as Sega of America’s new Chief Operating Officer and President, effective August 1.
Curran will be responsible for utilizing all resources available to maximize the profitability of teh publishing and Sonic the Hedgehog business units with the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, as well as serve on the board of Atlus U.S.A. He will report directly to Tatsuyuki Miyazaki, the CEO of Sega West, and work with employees in Sega’s officies in Irivine, Burbank, and London.
With decades of experience in vieo game publishing, and surpassing revenue expectations and reducing cost overhead, Curran’s previous companies include THQ, Acclaim Entertainment, and Gioteck.
Find a set of comments below.
Ian Curran, COO and President of Sega of America
“My thanks and gratitude to Mr. Miyazaki and the entire company leadership for this opportunity to lead our operations and executions in the Americas and EMEA. I appreciate all of the incredible efforts Mr. Hiraoka has made to lay the groundwork for our operations in the Americas. Coming off the success of Persona 5, Sonic Forces, Sonic Mania Plus, and the Yakuza series, and with so much more on the horizon, including Valkyria Chronicles 4, it is an incredible time to join the team. As part of the Sega family, we are inheritors of an expansive body of work and opportunity which I plan to help reach its full potential.”
Tatsuyuki Miyazaki, CEO of Sega West
“To those who work in our offices, it is no secret that we have seen a surge of new staff as we explore new opportunities and titles for our audiences. Since relocating our offices from San Francisco to Irvine and Burbank, we have established an even stronger business with still more ample room for growth. As we grow, it becomes necessary for our business to expand its own leadership, incorporating new skills and ideas. It is with great excitement we welcome Ian to the Sega family in this new COO role and as President of Sega of America, roles necessary for our burgeoning success in the Americas. In support of Ian’s vision, senior management and I will work with him to ensure he has the support he needs to continue growing our business.”
Naoto Hiraoka, CEO and President of Atlus U.S.A. / Senior Vice President of Segea of America
“We’ve been looking for someone to fill this role for some time, so we couldn’t be more pleased to have Ian join our operations as COO and President of Sega of America. His many years of experience in video game publishing, leading, developing and transforming organizations, is a perfect fit for our long-term aspirations and will be invaluable as we look to expand our business. I look forward to working alongside Ian in our common goal to take our work in the Americas and EMEA to new heights as I prepare to focus on my new role.”