Anaheim, California (September 8, 2009) -- The Society for the Promotion of
Japanese Animation (SPJA) announces Mr. Michael Lattanzio as President and
Chief Executive Officer for the organization that oversees the nation's
largest Anime and Manga convention Anime Expo®. More information can be
found on the website www.spja.org <http://www.spja.org> .
Mr. Lattanzio is a dynamic and innovative executive who has held leadership
roles with top caliber companies such as Universal Studios, Inc, Universal
Studios Japan, NBC Universal, and Westfield, LLC. He has earned a BS degree
in Business Management and has also attained an MBA in Executive Management.
"I look forward to working with an energetic Board of Directors, a talented
managerial team, passionate staff and volunteer members, and all affiliated
Anime and Manga entities. I plan to build on past successes and lead this
extraordinary organization to new heights. The Society for the Promotion of
Japanese Animation has certainly made a name for itself attracting millions
of Anime and Manga enthusiasts. We will continue to deliver at the highest
level, globalize our brands, establish new partnerships, and be recognized
by the Anime and Manga population as the leader in our industry," states Mr.
Lattanzio.
As Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lattanzio will oversee the strategic vision
of the SPJA, day-to-day operations, and the development of Anime Expo®-the
nation's largest Anime/Manga convention that serves to foster trade,
commerce and the interests of the general public and animation/comics
industry.
About Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) is a non-profit
organization with a mission to popularize and educate the American public
about anime and manga, as well as provide a forum to facilitate
communication between professionals and fans. This organization is more
popularly known by its entertainment property - Anime Expo®. More
information can be found at its website www.spja.org.
About Anime Expo®
Located in Los Angeles, California - Anime Expo®, the nation's largest
anime/manga convention, serves to foster trade, commerce and the interests
of the general public and animation/ comics industry. This event serves as a
key meeting place for the general public to express their interest and
explore various aspects of anime/manga, as well as for members of the
industry to conduct business. AX 2009 will be held July 2 - July 5, 2009 at
the Los Angeles Convention Center in Southern California. More information
can be found at its website www.anime-expo.org.
Japanese Animation (SPJA) announces Mr. Michael Lattanzio as President and
Chief Executive Officer for the organization that oversees the nation's
largest Anime and Manga convention Anime Expo®. More information can be
found on the website www.spja.org <http://www.spja.org> .
Mr. Lattanzio is a dynamic and innovative executive who has held leadership
roles with top caliber companies such as Universal Studios, Inc, Universal
Studios Japan, NBC Universal, and Westfield, LLC. He has earned a BS degree
in Business Management and has also attained an MBA in Executive Management.
"I look forward to working with an energetic Board of Directors, a talented
managerial team, passionate staff and volunteer members, and all affiliated
Anime and Manga entities. I plan to build on past successes and lead this
extraordinary organization to new heights. The Society for the Promotion of
Japanese Animation has certainly made a name for itself attracting millions
of Anime and Manga enthusiasts. We will continue to deliver at the highest
level, globalize our brands, establish new partnerships, and be recognized
by the Anime and Manga population as the leader in our industry," states Mr.
Lattanzio.
As Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lattanzio will oversee the strategic vision
of the SPJA, day-to-day operations, and the development of Anime Expo®-the
nation's largest Anime/Manga convention that serves to foster trade,
commerce and the interests of the general public and animation/comics
industry.
About Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) is a non-profit
organization with a mission to popularize and educate the American public
about anime and manga, as well as provide a forum to facilitate
communication between professionals and fans. This organization is more
popularly known by its entertainment property - Anime Expo®. More
information can be found at its website www.spja.org.
About Anime Expo®
Located in Los Angeles, California - Anime Expo®, the nation's largest
anime/manga convention, serves to foster trade, commerce and the interests
of the general public and animation/ comics industry. This event serves as a
key meeting place for the general public to express their interest and
explore various aspects of anime/manga, as well as for members of the
industry to conduct business. AX 2009 will be held July 2 - July 5, 2009 at
the Los Angeles Convention Center in Southern California. More information
can be found at its website www.anime-expo.org.
