Capcom has announced that Kazuhiko Abe has been appointed as CEO an President of CE Europe and Capcom USA. He'll be responsible for the overall management of all North American and European operations. He originally joined the company in 2003 and rose to CEO of Capcom Japan in 2006.

"Abe-san has proven to be an invaluable asset to Capcom," said Kenzo Tsujimoto, chairman and chief executive officer of Capcom Co., Ltd. "His experience of over seven years with Capcom can only benefit the operations in North America and Europe and strengthen the relationships between the Japanese and Pan-Western territories."