TOKYOPOP Taps Former Chrysalis Director to Helm UK Retail Sales
Date: Wednesday, January 07, 2004TOKYOPOP INC. TAPS FORMER CHRYSALIS DIRECTOR DENNIS McGUIRK TO HELM ITS U.K. RETAIL
SALES
Los Angeles, CA (January 7, 2004)--On the heels of a year filled with unprecedented
success in North America, leading U.S. manga publisher TOKYOPOP Inc. has named
Dennis McGuirk its Retail Sales Director, U.K. In this newly created position,
McGuirk will support the company's expansion plans throughout the United Kingdom. He
will report directly to TOKYOPOP's VP, Sales & Distribution, Steve Kleckner.
With a proven track record in increasing profitability, developing strong teams and
motivating personnel, McGuirk brings a wealth of publishing industry sales
experience to his TOKYOPOP post. He was most recently Director of Sales & Marketing
for Chrysalis Children's Books. In this role, McGuirk was not only responsible for
sales worldwide, but also for appointing key partners and effectively reshaping the
division. His efforts helped the company achieve set goals and ultimately gave
Chrysalis a much stronger position in the trade. McGuirk's experience also includes
roles at Top That! Publishing, Penguin/Ladybird Books, WN Sharpe Ltd. and Federal
Express.
"We are thrilled to add someone of Dennis' stature to our team," said Kleckner. "He
is a proven winner in distribution, and shares our passion for the possibilities
that the U.K. market provides. With Dennis in place, TOKYOPOP will be better able to
service our customers and guide our growth in the U.K."
ABOUT TOKYOPOP Inc.
TOKYOPOP Inc. is the leading North American publisher of manga, the fastest growing
segment within the publishing industry. With exclusive rights to hundreds of
licensed and original book, video and music properties, the company has rapidly
become a media convergence leader. TOKYOPOP has millions of books in print and
publishes many hit manga series, including Love Hina, Chobits, Rave Master, Initial
D, GTO, Battle Royale and Cowboy Bebop. The company pioneered Cine-Manga(tm),
releasing such titles as Finding Nemo, SpongeBob SquarePants, Lizzie McGuire and
Transformers Armada. TOKYOPOP television properties include Rave Master, GTO and
Reign: The Conqueror. The company has also expanded its presence as a licensor,
representing merchandising rights for Rave Master, Initial D, Stray Sheep and
others. Visit www.TOKYOPOP.com for additional information.
