Press Release: 1997-03-11: SEGASOFT PROMOTES GRIFFITHS TO CEO

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (March 11, 1997)-SegaSoft, Inc. announced today the promotion of Gary A. Griffiths to CEO. He retains the titles of president and COO. Griffiths joined the independent interactive entertainment company when it was officially announced in November 1995.
"I am very pleased to announce Gary's promotion to CEO," said Nobuo Mii, SegaSoft chairman. "Under his able command, SegaSoft has been vigorously attacking all interactive fronts since day one. Gary is the ideal executive to have at the head of SegaSoft's aggressive and energetic organization." In its first 12 months, SegaSoft has published eight interactive titles, including the current hit Obsidian, acquired stakes in or signed strategic agreements with key technology partners, signed several high-profile licensing agreements, and announced a new online gaming service, HEAT (www.heat.net).
Prior to joining SegaSoft, Griffiths worked for IBM for nearly 17 years. In his last position at IBM, Griffiths was responsible for new business development for the PowerPC.
Earlier in his career, Griffiths served as an officer on a US Navy attack submarine.

About SegaSoft 
SegaSoft, Inc. was founded in 1995 and develops interactive software and content for delivery on PCUs and the Internet. SegaSoft, Inc. is a joint venture of CSK International Headquarters, Inc. and Sega of America, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of the $4 billion Sega Enterprises Ltd., a global leader in interactive digital entertainment media. SegaSoft, Inc. is headquartered in Redwood City, Calif., where it employs 130. For additional information you can visit SegaSoft's World Wide Web site at http://www.segasoft.com.