2K
David Ismailer is the President of 2K, where he is responsible for setting the culture, overall direction and strategy for 2K’s publishing organization and oversees the independent global development studios including Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber, Gearbox and HB Studios.
David joined 2K – part of publishing giant Take-Two Interactive – as COO in 2005, the year it was founded. Under his leadership, 2K creates iconic, unforgettable franchises that turn players into fanatics. 2K’s timeless fan-favorites include Sid Meier’s Civilization, WWE 2K, PGA TOUR 2K, Mafia, NBA 2K, and Borderlands - many of which are launching new installments this year in the most exciting slate of games in 2K history.
Prior to joining 2K, David was vice president and senior counsel at Take-Two Interactive and practiced M&A and intellectual property law.
David was born in Moldova and grew up in Queens, New York. He studied Business Administration at the University of Michigan and got his J.D. at the Benjamin Cardozo School of Law. He moved to Northern California in 2007 to run 2K from its Novato, California headquarters. He lives in Mill Valley with his wife and recently dropped his two sons, who are freshmen, at UT Austin.