Profile
John Parker has been President and Chief Operating Officer of TOKYOPOP, Inc since July, 1999.
He has over 20 years of executive experience in the multimedia entertainment industry.
Prior to joining TOKYOPOP, he was Managing Director of KPS ENTERTAINMENT.
Before that, Mr. Parker was a Regional Director of Operations for BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO from 1992 to 1994.
Prior to that, he was Director of Store Operations at WHEREHOUSE RECORDS in Torrance, California.
Mr. Parker received a Bachelor's of Science degree in Business Administration and Marketing from California State University, Northridge.
Former positions of John Parker
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Blockbuster, Inc.
 Blockbuster, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Blockbuster Inc. provides rental & retail movie and game entertainment services. The company provides services through multiple distribution channels such as stores, by-mail, vending and kiosks, online and at home. Blockbuster operates its retail stores through brand names such as Blockbuster, Xtra-Vision and Game Rush. The company was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1993-12-31 |
TOKYOPOP, Inc.
 TOKYOPOP, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services TOKYOPOP, Inc. publishes and prints magazines. Its products includes books, apparels and mobiles. It has published Manga Series, including Love Hina, Chobits, Rave Master, Initial d, GTO, Battle Royale and Cowboy Bebop. The company was founded by Stuart J. Levy in 1997 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | President | - |
Training of John Parker
| California State University-Northridge | Undergraduate Degree |
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TOKYOPOP, Inc.
TOKYOPOP, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services TOKYOPOP, Inc. publishes and prints magazines. Its products includes books, apparels and mobiles. It has published Manga Series, including Love Hina, Chobits, Rave Master, Initial d, GTO, Battle Royale and Cowboy Bebop. The company was founded by Stuart J. Levy in 1997 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Consumer Services |
Blockbuster, Inc.
Blockbuster, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Blockbuster Inc. provides rental & retail movie and game entertainment services. The company provides services through multiple distribution channels such as stores, by-mail, vending and kiosks, online and at home. Blockbuster operates its retail stores through brand names such as Blockbuster, Xtra-Vision and Game Rush. The company was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Retail Trade |
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