ThinkFun's Esteban to COO
By Staff -- Playthings, 4/30/2008 2:05:00 PM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—ThinkFun has tapped its chief financial officer, John Esteban, for a new role as chief operating officer.
Esteban will be responsible for ThinkFun’s overall business administration, day-to-day operations and will work with the executive team to drive the company’s new strategic plan. He brings to the position more than 20 years experience in business management and strategic planning for both entrepreneurial companies and large corporations, according to ThinkFun.
Esteban joined the game maker in 2005 as controller and was promoted to CFO within a year. He is credited with fostering ThinkFun’s growth within both the domestic and international markets, as well as having incorporated operations efficiencies allowing ThinkFun to “maximize profit margins, eliminate waste, and maintain a price structure that is appealing to customers.”
“John is an inspiring executive who is respected by everyone. He has a strong, well-rounded background specializing in strategic planning and rapid product development,” said Bill Ritchie, ThinkFun co-founder and CEO. “John will be an invaluable leader as we make a concerted push into the educational arena and deliver products that help teach problem solving to children and ignite young minds.”
Before joining ThinkFun, Esteban was the CFO of DDE, LP, an independent producer and distributor of high-end, blue chip documentary programming. He was also vice president of finance and administration for a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company.
