David Zucker

Midway Games CEO David Zucker Resigns

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on March 20, 2008 - 11:15am.

Chicago - Video game developer and publisher Midway Games (NASD: MWY) announced on Thursday that chief executive David Zucker is leaving the company, and will be replaced by interim CEO and president Matthew V. Booty until a replacement can be found. Midway veteran Booty was most recently SVP of worldwide studios. "Dynamic new leadership is needed to bring Midway to its full potential," said Midway chair Shari Redstone. "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," added Sumner Redstone, chairman and CEO of Midway parent National Amusements.