Ken Graffeo leaving HD marketing role at Universal, still sticking around the studio

Ken Graffeo, who formerly served as executive VP of marketing before signing on as executive VP of HD strategic marketing at Universal, has decided to step down from a position that had essentially crumbled since the fall of HD DVD. Curiously enough, the bigwig noted that he wouldn't be taking on a similar role for the Blu-ray side, but did assert that he would be hanging around Universal Studios Home Entertainment. More specifically, he was quoted as saying that he would be "looking at what [his] different options are and what [his] next moves would be," which -- to be fair -- is about as canned of a response as one could hope for. Somehow, we get the feeling Ken will be quite alright, though.

[Via FormatWarCentral, image courtesy of FutureNet]

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 29th 2008 4:41AM]

somehow, I dont think he'l end up with the blu ray side thats for sure

[DrXym Posted Mar 29th 2008 5:14AM]

Hmm, I wonder how long an EVP without a portfolio is going to last. Maybe he's trying to get a swap with someone else who is willing to take over the marketing.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 29th 2008 12:52PM]

Ken is a good dude. love him or hate him he was just doing his job and doing what his boss no doubt wanted. he doesnt deserve to be fired and I hope he gets a new position soon.

[DaveBG Posted Mar 30th 2008 5:33AM]

LOL i hope this is sarcasm! He was just a retarded hd dvd fanboy :) Good to see him fired :)