Keighley Takes On New Video Game Exec Role At SpikeTV

  • August 27, 2008
Video game industry veteran Geoff Keighley has been named executive in charge of video game publisher relations for Spike TV.

In his new position, Keighley will spearhead the network's year-round video game programming strategy, as well as manage Spike's editorial relationships with game publishers. He reports to Niels Schuurmans, senior vice president, brand creative and marketing, Spike TV.

Based in Los Angeles, Keighley joined Spike TV in 2005 when he began hosting "Game Head", a weekly series that evolved into "GameTrailers TV with Geoff Keighley," and also served as a consultant on Spike TV's "Video Game Awards" since 2006.

Keighley, now the host and executive producer of "GameTrailers TV," works in concert with MTVN Entertainment Group's GameTrailers.com to provide viewers with the latest news in the gaming world. Prior to joining Spike TV, Keighley served as a correspondent for "The Electronic Playground" on the G4 network.--Tanya Irwin

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