Karraker Leaves Sony

**Shrygue** · September 5th, 2007, 20:31

via IGN

Earlier today, news wires were abuzz with the news that Dave Karraker, Senior Director of Corporate Communications at Sony Computer Entertainment of America, would be leaving the company and the gaming industry. A figurehead for the past year at SCEA, Karraker was one of Sony's key spokesmen, and he oversaw much of the news and releases related to the PlayStation 3 console. Karraker also handled a number of press requests as to the direction of Sony with Home and its PS3 price cuts.

"I have enjoyed immensely my tenure at SCEA and think the company and its brands are very well positioned to have an exceptional holiday and a very bright future. I look forward to continuing to follow this industry as a gamer, rather than a spokesperson," Karraker said in a released statement earlier today. He will leave to take a position as the head of PR and events for Skyy Spirits.

**JKKDARK** · September 5th, 2007, 23:22

very well positioned?

**DPyro** · September 6th, 2007, 20:44

Must be too stressful

**F9zDark** · September 6th, 2007, 21:21

Hopefully the next guy will be a little more... Gamer-friendly. It seems that all of Sony's execs are very smug and arrogant when interviewed. Lighten up for Christ's sake...

**Basil Zero** · September 6th, 2007, 22:43

I say its time they change the old staff leaders and replace them with people who can actually make decisions that make sense.

**VexnadFett** · September 7th, 2007, 01:01

i doubt the executives are making much of the decisions.... they're puppets.... metal gear style ^_______^

well it was nice knowing karraker, because i've never seen his face i always associate him with a giant squid... yep.... squid