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RealNetworks Appoints Rob Glaser To Be Permanent CEO

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RealNetworks has appointed Rob Glaser, founder of the company, permanent CEO. Mr. Glaser founded RealNetworks in February 1994 and served as its CEO until January 2010. He was named interim CEO in July 2012. Mr. Glaser lives in Seattle with his three children and his partner Maggie Savarino.

 

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