Blower to join Bigben in November

Bigben Interactive UK are pleased to announce the appointment of Nik Blower to the position of Head of Exclusive Software Division.

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Blower to join Bigben in November
Nik joins the fast growing publisher and distributor from 3DO where he was International Sales Manager with a primary responsibility for the publisher's European sales operations, including the management of distribution agreements. Prior to his time at 3DO, Nik enjoyed three years at Infogrames where he held the role of UK Sales Manager. Nik is also credited with introducing the first "Super Budget" range of £4.99 PC games to the UK market whilst Sales Manager at Ocean Software Ltd.

At Bigben Interactive UK Ltd, Nik's responsibilities will concentrate on taking the company's well established Exclusive Software Division to new levels by further developing the sales and marketing teams, ensuring that they are capable of exciting retailers about the company's growing catalogue of exclusive titles and publishers.

The role also encompasses strengthening and maximising the route to market to deliver full service, effective distribution for existing and new publishing partners and hand-holding products through retail channels.

Bigben Interactive UK Ltd MD, Neil Meredith, said of the appointment; "We are absolutely delighted to have been able to secure someone as respected and capable as Nik. We have some really big plans for this area of our business and I can't think of anyone better to help us execute those plans".

Meredith continues, "Nik and Neil Critchlow have been given a clear remit to secure new content that they believe will add value to the retailer in the UK and compliment the excellent BBI's Group products we have already secured".

Nik Blower's appointment becomes effective in early November 2002.
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