Scott Silverstein was named Chief Executive Officer and President of The Topps Company, effective immediately, it was announced by Michael D. Eisner. Silverstein had been the company's President and Chief Operating Officer.
"I have been very impressed with Scott as a leader, his knowledge of The Topps Company, and his enthusiasm for the future of the sports, entertainment and confection business in which Topps participates," said Eisner, whose Tornante Company and Madison Dearborn Partners purchased Topps in October 2007. "I am looking forward to working with Scott to grow Topps internally and through strategic acquisitions."
Silverstein has been President and COO of Topps since 2004. He joined the company in 1993 as General Counsel. Prior to Topps, Silverstein practiced law. He holds degrees from Brandeis University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
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Scott Silverstein was named Chief Executive Officer and President of The Topps Company, effective immediately, it was announced by Michael D. Eisner. Silverstein had been the company's President and Chief Operating Officer. 