GameStop CFO resigns for role with Walmart International

GRAPEVINE, Texas GameStop announced that Catherine Smith has resigned from her role of EVP and CFO to accept a position with Walmart International. The company has also announced that Robert Lloyd, SVP and chief accounting officer of GameStop, has been named interim CFO, effective immediately.

Daniel DeMatteo, CEO of GameStop, said, “We are fortunate to have a strong executive team, including such talent as Rob, who is a 14-year GameStop veteran. He has been instrumental in guiding the company through its tremendous growth and success. Rob has built and led a financial team that has spearheaded many measures to complete and integrate acquisitions, reduce operating costs and strengthen our position in long-term initiatives, while enhancing value and contributing to keeping GameStop competitive in the marketplace.”