Paul Eibeler

Early life

Tenure at Take-Two Interactive

• In July 2005, CEO Eibeler oversaw a Federal Trade Commission investigation into advertising practices and claims.
• In July 2005, Eibeler oversaw the rating change of best-selling game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas from "Mature" to "Adult" and the resulting drop in distribution.
• In late 2005, CNBC commentator Herb Greenberg named Eibeler the worst American CEO of that year.
• In 2006 Eibeler oversaw investigations into backdating of options for former Take-Two executives which resulted in the company's founder, Ryan Brant pleading guilty and was convicted of a felony.
• Throughout his tenure, CEO Eibeler oversaw a groundswell of political pressure against Take-Two from the political right, and from conservative activist Jack Thompson. Penny Arcade came to Eibeler's defense after attacks by Thompson and donated $10,000 to charity. Thompson has since been disbarred.
• Take-Two grew from $250 million in revenue to over $1.5 billion, the company's market capitalization increased from $250 million to over $1.5 billion and employee numbers grew from 200 to 2000.
• The shareholder base included key funds such as Fidelity, Legg Mason, Seligman, Oppenheimer, etc.
• The company developed over 30 million major unit titles including the Grand Theft Auto franchise, Midnight Club, Max Payne, Sid Meier's Civilization, Bioshock, Carnival Games, and maintained premier relationships with the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League and Major League Baseball through the 2K Sports division.
• Take-Two's stock rose 198% from $7.58 per share in July 2000 to $15.01 a share in April 2003. Upon returning in 2004, shares rose 26% from $23.46 in April 2004 to a high of $29.34 in June 2005.

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