He will oversee production at Acclaim's six studios worldwide, as well as external game production. Mr. Bilger will report to Acclaim Co-Chairmen Greg Fischbach and James Scoroposki. Mark has the expertise necessary to manage multiple product schedules and dozens of software development groups in disparate locations.
Game development is a highly orchestrated and creative process.
I believe my software development and Internet background will be extremely useful in leading Acclaim's six studios, and external production at this critical platform transition time. Prior to joining Acclaim, Mr. Bilger was Senior Vice President, Product Development and Support at Hyperion Solutions Corporation, where he oversaw development of nearly two dozen products, including several category-leading products. He managed over 600 professionals at 4 development locations, and was responsible for successfully integrating the latest software and internet-based technologies. His most recent position was Director, Software Development, Emerging Markets, where he initiated and directed IBM's global development of Java software components, and worked with core architecture and design teams in Eastern Europe, China and India. Mr. Bilger received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Psychology from Wheaton College.