Midway Games Names Matthew Booty President and CEO

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 31, 2008 - 7:43am.

Chicago - Video game publisher Midway Games (NYSE: MWY) announced this week that it has named Matthew V. Booty as president and CEO of the company. Former chief executive David Zucker announced he was leaving the company in March; since then, Booty has served as interim CEO. Sumner Redstone, chairman and CEO of Midway parent National Amusements, said at the time that "Our new leader must have the proven capabilities and track record to lead Midway and to reclaim its place in the forefront of the fast growing videogame industry."

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