RealNetworks Names Mike Lunsford Executive Vice President, Music, Media, and Technology Solutions
Digital entertainment services company RealNetworks, Inc. has announced that Mike Lunsford has been named executive vice president of the Technology Products and Solutions and Media Software and Services divisions of the company. In addition, Mr. Lunsford will continue to oversee Rhapsody America, the company’s digital music joint venture with MTV Networks.
In his prior role as executive vice president of strategic ventures, Lunsford was responsible for directing the strategy and operations for Rhapsody America. Before joining Real in 2008, Lunsford held a number of senior roles over eight years at EarthLink, Inc. (Nasdaq: ELNK), including interim president and CEO. Lunsford also served on the Board of Directors of Helio, a joint venture between EarthLink and SK Telecom.
“Mike is a results-oriented business leader, and we are fortunate to have him take on this expanded role during this critical time at RealNetworks,” said Bob Kimball, president and acting CEO. “With his deep and broad corporate leadership experience and significant experience in wireless and broadband communications, Mike is the ideal executive to take responsibility for managing the growth and profitability of these businesses.”
“The senior management team is united in its sense of urgency to deliver profitable growth and create shareholder value,” said Lunsford. “I am excited to help Bob lead the company through this next stage. “We have a fantastic group of employees that will accomplish great things in the coming months and years.”