THQ Australia appoints new marketing director

Col Kennedy, former head of Disney Interactive’s EMEA product marketing team, has recently come on board as the marketing director for THQ Asia-Pacific.

Previously to his role at Disney Interactive, Kennedy worked in SCEE’s EMEA 1st party product team, and now reports directly to Rodney Block, VP of THQ for Asia-Pacific.

Block said: "We’re excited by Col’s appointment and confident that his experience and in-depth knowledge of the industry will be a great asset to the company."

Kennedy added: "I’m pleased to be joining such a talented team. I am confident thatwith our incredibly strong product line up over the next few quarters and beyondwe’re certain to make our mark on the APAC region."

THQ is responsible for Saint’s Row: The Third, WWE 12 and UFC: Undisputed 3 amongst other core titles.

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