RealNetworks’ Chief Operating Officer John Giamatteo will resign effective April 2, the company said today in an SEC filing.
No reason was given for his departure, but in a statement, Chairman and CEO Rob Glaser said: “John has been an excellent executive at Real for more than four years. Among his many accomplishments, John built a strong Technology Products and Services division that delivers digital entertainment to mobile carriers around the world. He has also built a strong leadership bench that I will be working with to ensure a smooth transition and to make sure we continue executing on our business plans.” Giamatteo added: “I know that I am leaving them in the capable hands of an excellent leadership team so I have every confidence in their ability to succeed.”
In addition to serving as COO, Giamatteo was president of the company’s technology products and services division and headed up international operations, which included the company’s mobile properties and managing Seoul-based WiderThan after its acquisition in 2006. Prior to Real, Giamatteo was president and CEO of Nortel Networks’ Asia Pacific region.