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'''Thomas "Tom" Kalinske''' is an American businessman who was president and CEO of [[Sega of America]] from October 1990{{magref|eg92|4|55}} to 1996. He was the successor to [[Michael Katz]].
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'''Thomas "Tom" Kalinske''' is an American businessman who served as President and CEO of [[Sega of America]] from October 1990{{magref|eg92|4|55}} to September 1996.{{intref|Interview: Tom Kalinske (2006-07-11) by Sega-16}} The face of the company for much of its exponential growth, Kalinske oversaw the company’s battle with [[Nintendo]]’s monopoly on the home video game market. His aggressive marketing decisions, such as competitive price drops and the famous [[Sega Scream]] campaign, are regarded as key elements in the continuing success of the [[Sega Genesis]].
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==History==
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===Beginnings===
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Approached by [[Hayao Nakayama]] to serve as President of [[Sega of America]], Kalinske succeeded [[Michael Katz]] in leading the company’s American branch.
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Tom Kalinske was the face of SoA during a period of rapid growth and success, particularly between 1993 and 1994. His aggressive marketing decisions, such as price drops and the famous "[[Sega Scream]]" TV campaign, are frequently regarded as key elements in the success of the [[Sega Mega Drive]] (Sega Genesis) in North America. He was also instrumental in establishing a strong American arm to the company, capable of producing its own games and more equipped to take on rivals [[Nintendo]] which were dominating the market before his arrival.
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After a reported falling out with [[Sega of Japan]] and lacklustre sales of the [[Sega Saturn]], Kalinske quit the firm in 1996{{intref|Interview: Tom Kalinske (2006-07-11) by Sega-16}}. SoA went nearly two years without hiring a new president, with the role only being re-filled when [[Bernie Stolar]] was promoted in March 1998.
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After losing confidence in [[Sega of Japan]]’s support during the 32-bit era, Kalinske departed [[Sega of America]] on September 30, 1996.{{intref|Interview: Tom Kalinske (2006-07-11) by Sega-16}} The company went nearly two years without hiring a new President, with the role only being filled when [[Bernie Stolar]] was promoted in March 1998.
  
 
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*[https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-kalinske-2900034/ Tom Kalinske] at [https://www.linkedin.com LinkedIn]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 16:23, 16 September 2024

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Tom Kalinske
Place of birth: Iowa, United States
Date of birth: 1944-07-17 (age 80)
Employment history:
Matchbox
Role(s): Executive
Education: University of Wisconsin (Batchelor of Business Science), University of Arizona (Master of Business Administration), Harvard Business School (Strategic Management)

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Thomas "Tom" Kalinske is an American businessman who served as President and CEO of Sega of America from October 1990[1] to September 1996.[2] The face of the company for much of its exponential growth, Kalinske oversaw the company’s battle with Nintendo’s monopoly on the home video game market. His aggressive marketing decisions, such as competitive price drops and the famous Sega Scream campaign, are regarded as key elements in the continuing success of the Sega Genesis.

History

Beginnings

Approached by Hayao Nakayama to serve as President of Sega of America, Kalinske succeeded Michael Katz in leading the company’s American branch.

Strategic marketing

Taking on Nintendo

Departing Sega of America

After losing confidence in Sega of Japan’s support during the 32-bit era, Kalinske departed Sega of America on September 30, 1996.[2] The company went nearly two years without hiring a new President, with the role only being filled when Bernie Stolar was promoted in March 1998.

Production history

Games

Videos

Music

Interviews

Magazine articles

Main article: Tom Kalinske/Magazine articles.

Photographs

Main article: Photos of Tom Kalinske

External links

References

  1. ↑ Electronic Games (1992-1995), "January 1993" (US; 1992-12-10), page 55
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Interview: Tom Kalinske (2006-07-11) by Sega-16
  3. ↑ File:Aladdin MD credits.pdf
  4. ↑ File:Midnightraiders mcd us manual.pdf, page 16
  5. ↑ File:Sonic & Knuckles MD credits.pdf
  6. ↑ File:NiGHTS into Dreams Saturn credits.pdf
  7. ↑ File:ESoT CD US Booklet.pdf, page 5


Presidents of Sega Enterprises USA
Gene Lipkin (1985-1986) | Ned DeWitt | Tom Petit (1988-1994) | Alan Stone (1994-1996) | Howell Ivy (1996-2004) |

Co-president: David Rosen (1985-1996)

Presidents of Sega of America
Bruce Lowry (1986-1989) | | Michael Katz (1989-1990) | Tom Kalinske (1990-1996) | Bernie Stolar (1998-1999) | Peter Moore (1999-2003) | Hideaki Irie (2003-2005) | Simon Jeffery (2005-2009) | Mike Hayes (2009-2012) | John Cheng (2012-2018) | Ian Curran (2018)

Co-president: David Rosen (1986-1996)

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