THQ has appointed Germaine Gioia as senior vice president, licensing and merchandising. Gioia rejoins THQ after serving three years as senior vice president, licensing for Capcom in both the US and Europe.

“We are pleased to welcome Germaine back to THQ. She will play an integral role in both securing new intellectual properties for THQ as well as expanding the merchandising opportunities for our own brands,” said Brian Farrell, president and CEO, THQ.

Gioia added, “I am excited to return to a well-positioned and highly focused THQ. Today’s market offers many new opportunities for growth and I look forward to helping the THQ team build our portfolio of intellectual properties and broaden the exposure of our brands across entertainment mediums and other relevant markets.”