BV Games picks new business development chief

Disney's Buena Vista Games named Bob Picunko as its director of business development and production today. Picunko will help foster relationships with existing and new developers and assess new game concepts for Buena Vista. For the last three years, he has directed the company's marketing department, and previously clocked time with Interplay Entertainment and Acclaim. "Bob's extensive knowledge of the industry and experience in developing game franchises over the years are an asset," said Graham Hopper, senior vice president and general manager of Buena Vista Games.