Konami Cross Media NY Ups Kristen Gray to President

Konami Digital Entertainment has elevated Kristen Gray to the post of president of New York-based Konami Cross Media NY.

Gray most recently served as general manager and senior VP of operations and business and legal affairs. In that role, she oversaw the growth of the Yu-Gi-Oh! brand in territories outside of Asia and spearheaded business development for the gaming IPs Contra, Bomberman and Frogger.

Previously, at 4Kids Entertainment, Gray oversaw the programming block on The CW and production. She also aided in negotiations for Konami to acquire management of the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise from 4Kids Entertainment and led the start-up of Konami Cross Media NY.

In her new position, Gray is succeeding Yuta Kose, who has been named president of the Los Angeles-based Konami Digital Entertainment. Kose was named president of Konami Cross Media NY in 2019.