Robert A. Lloyd Named Interim Chief Financial OfficerGRAPEVINE, Texas, Feb 24, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME), the world's largest video game and
entertainment software retailer, today announced that Catherine R. Smith
has resigned from her role of Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer to accept a position with Walmart International. The
company has also announced that Robert A. Lloyd, Senior Vice President
and Chief Accounting Officer of GameStop, has been named interim Chief
Financial Officer, effective immediately.
Daniel DeMatteo, Chief Executive Officer of GameStop, said, "We are
fortunate to have a strong executive team, including such talent as Rob,
who is a 14-year GameStop veteran. He has been instrumental in guiding
the company through its tremendous growth and success. Rob has built and
led a financial team that has spearheaded many measures to complete and
integrate acquisitions, reduce operating costs and strengthen our
position in long-term initiatives, while enhancing value and
contributing to keeping GameStop competitive in the marketplace."
About GameStop Corp.
Headquartered in Grapevine, TX, GameStop Corp., a Fortune 500 and S&P
500 company, is the world's largest video game and entertainment
software retailer. The company operates 6,457 retail stores in 17
countries worldwide. The company also operates an e-commerce site,
GameStop.com, and publishes Game Informer(R) magazine, a leading
multi-platform video game publication. GameStop Corp. sells new and used
video game software, hardware and accessories for video game systems
from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. In addition, the company sells PC
entertainment software, related accessories and other merchandise.
General information on GameStop Corp. can be obtained at the company's
corporate website: http://www.gamestopcorp.com.
SOURCE: GameStop Corp.
Chris Olivera
Vice President,
Corporate Communications
GameStop Corp.
(817) 722-7253
or
Matt Hodges
Director,
Investor Relations
GameStop Corp.
(817) 424-2126
