GRAPEVINE, TX--(Marketwired - May 02, 2016) - GameStop Corp. (
Richard, along with Dan DeMatteo and Len Riggio, founded what would later become GameStop Corporation in 1996. He served as the company's chief executive officer from November 1996 to February 2002, and took on the role of chairman of the board from February 2002 until August 2008. From August 2008 until June 2010, Richard served as the company's executive chairman, and eventually became chairman international from June 2010 until March 2013.
Led by Richard's entrepreneurial spirit, GameStop grew from a small, mall-based store chain into the world's largest video game specialty retailer with more than 7,000 stores operating in 14 countries. Through his counsel and support, the company has also implemented a successful diversification strategy to transform itself for the future.
Dan DeMatteo, executive chairman, stated, "Dick has been a good friend and a trusted business partner of mine for almost 30 years. As a founding member of GameStop, he has been instrumental in the development of the culture that has given us the ability to develop a high rate of change in an ever changing business. On behalf of GameStop, thank you Dick for the many contributions you have made to our company. You will be missed."
Paul Raines, chief executive officer, added, "Dick's leadership and commitment to creating the right culture and driving change has been instrumental in successfully transforming GameStop into the global family of specialty retail brands that we are today. We have benefited greatly as an organization from his vision and expertise within the retail industry, and we are proud that he has been part of the GameStop family. I am personally grateful to Dick for bringing me to GameStop."
About GameStop
GameStop Corp. (
Contact Information:
Contact
Matt Hodges
Vice President
Public and Investor Relations
GameStop Corp.
(817) 424-2130