Paul Eibeler

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Paul Eibeler
Born (1955-07-26) July 26, 1955 (age 69)
NationalityAmerican
EducationLoyola University Maryland
OccupationBusiness
Known forCEO of Take-Two Interactive
Chairman COKeM International
Trustee Loyola University Maryland
SpouseMary

Paul Eibeler is an American business executive in the interactive gaming industry. Eibeler was best known for his positions as EVP at Acclaim Entertainment, member of the launch team for Microsoft's Xbox, CEO/President at Take-Two Interactive, and Chairman of Cokem Interactive. [1]

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Early life

Eibler was born on July 26, 1955, in Hicksville, Long Island. He attended Holy Trinity High School where he excelled in basketball and chose to attend Loyola University Maryland on an athletic scholarship. He was awarded the ECAC Merit Medal in his senior year and graduated in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Eibeler began his business career in marketing and sales positions at Black & Decker. He held marketing and sales positions at American Brands, Imagic, and Acclaim.[ citation needed ].

Take-Two Interactive

In July 2000, Eibeler joined Take-Two Interactive as president and director. In April 2003, he left Take-Two after a medical leave, [2] and returned as president and director in April 2004, [3] replacing Ryan Brant who was subject of an SEC investigation. In February 2005, Eibeler replaced Richard Roedel as CEO. [1] In March 2007, Eibeler resigned as CEO after a proxy battle. [4] [5]

Most notable events during Eibler's management:

Other roles

Eibeler has provided board and advisory work for BDA, Greenman Gaming, GameFly, Alliance Entertainment, Midway Games, and Solutions2Go.

Eibeler is serving his third term as a trustee for Loyola University Maryland. He is also a 20-year board member for Long Island Alzheimers and Dementia Centers and Holy Trinity High School Principals Committee.

Personal life

Eibeler has been married to Mary for more than 40 years and has three children.[ citation needed ] He currently lives in Jupiter, Florida.[ citation needed ]

References

  1. 1 2 Winegarner, Beth (2005-02-02). "Eibeler named Take-Two's CEO". GameSpot. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  2. "Take-Two Reports 58% Increase In Profit". NY Times. 2005-05-03. Retrieved 2009-06-26.
  3. "Take-Two CEO quits". NBC News. 2004-04-14. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  4. "Take-Two: Eibeler Ousted". Edge. 2007-03-30. Archived from the original on 2012-09-09. Retrieved 2009-07-31.
  5. Baertlein, Lisa (2007-03-23). "Proxy advisers oppose incumbent Take-Two directors". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  6. "FTC to Investigate Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas". TeamXbox.com. 2005-07-27. Archived from the original on 2009-01-15. Retrieved 2009-06-26.
  7. "Sex content leads to adult rating for 'Theft'". CNET News. 2005-07-20. Retrieved 2009-06-26.
  8. "Take-Two Ex-Chief Sentenced to 5 Years of Probation". CNET News. 2007-08-01. Retrieved 2009-06-26.
  9. See "A Modest Video Game Proposal"
  10. "Jack Thompson Disbarred". Wired. 2008-09-25. Retrieved 2009-06-26.
  11. 1 2 "Yahoo Finance - Business Finance, Stock Market, Quotes, News". Archived from the original on 2019-07-26. Retrieved 2022-07-15.