Capcom Names Tim Bennison As CEO

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CAPCOM GAME STUDIO VANCOUVER HIRES TIM BENNISON AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND

STUDIO DIRECTOR20 Year Technology and Video Game Industry Veteran to Spearhead

Growth for Development Studio 

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BURNABY, British Columbia – Aug. 8, 2017 – Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and

publisher of video games, today announced that Tim Bennison has joined Capcom Game

Studio Vancouver as Chief Operating Officer and Studio Director. Bennison will head

up Vancouver operations, reporting to Kiichiro Urata, CEO of Capcom U.S.A., Inc. and

Capcom Game Studio Vancouver.

                         

                        “As our Chief Operating Officer and Studio Director, Tim will serve a vital role

as a strategic partner for myself and the entire senior executive team. Tim will

be responsible for the growth of Capcom Vancouver with a focus on quality,

efficiency and commitment to our greatest asset – our people,” said Kiichiro

Urata. “We look forward to having him join and expand the passionate, talented

team at Capcom Vancouver and position the studio for continued success.”

                         

                        Bennison brings a diverse background with over 20 years in the video game,

technology and digital media industries. He has experience leading teams of over

200 people and has held executive level positions at Radical Entertainment,

Gener8 Digital Media and most recently served as COO of Eight Solutions.

                         

                        Capcom Game Studio Vancouver, the team behind the ground-breaking Dead Rising™

series, is actively seeking talented professionals to join the expanding studio

on several projects currently in development. For more information on Capcom Game

Studio Vancouver, including available positions, please visit

https://www.capcomvancouver.com/.