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Anker joins D3Publisher of America

Former Activision VP will oversee acquisitions

D3Publisher of America announced that Bill Anker has recently joined the company as vice president of business development and licensing.

Anker will oversee D3PAâs content and product acquisition activities on a global basis and manage the companyâs relationships with licensors to develop interactive entertainment based upon licensed franchise brands.

âBill brings more than 20 years of experience in the software business to D3PA,â said Yoji Takenaka, the company's executive vice president and chief operating officer.

âHis experience and relationships will be key in acquiring opportunities that include original intellectual property and licensing properties with the goal of driving D3PA to a greater position within the videogame publishing industry in the coming year.â

Anker previously worked for Activision as vice president of acquisitions.

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