WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Rovi Corp. (ROVI) said it named Thomas Carson president and chief executive officer, or CEO, effective immediately. Carson has also been elected to the Rovi Board of Directors.
Carson will succeed Alfred Amoroso, who has held the position since July 2005. Amoroso will assist the Board and Carson during a transition period, as announced in May 2011.
Carson joined Rovi in May 2008, with the acquisition of Gemstar-TV Guide International and most recently served as executive vice president of Worldwide Sales and Marketing. From April 2006 to May 2008, he served in various capacities at Gemstar, including president of the North American IPG business and president for North American CE business.
Before joining Gemstar, Carson held a variety of executive positions at Thomson Corp., including executive vice president, Global Sales and Services.
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