RealNetworks names new board member

SEATTLE Digital entertainment services company RealNetworks announced that Pradeep Jotwani has been appointed to the company's board of directors.

"Pradeep is a great addition to our board," said Rob Glaser, chairman and ceo of RealNetworks. "He brings a rare combination of breadth and depth that will serve RealNetworks well. I'm looking forward to working closely with Pradeep as we continue in our mission to enable consumers to enjoy digital entertainment whenever and wherever they are."

Jotwani served as a senior executive at Hewlett-Packard for 17 years from 1990 to 2007. Most recently he was the senior vp and general manager responsible for the $16 billion printing supplies business. Prior to that, he founded and served as president for HP's $15 billion consumer business.