Connie Booth is an American business executive as vice-president of Product Development at

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and advocate of many of SIE's first-party franchises starting with

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. She was inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences

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Education

Booth attended California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo and received her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration.

Career

Booth began her career at

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in 1989, holding various positions within Sony Electronic Publishing Company. She joined

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in 1995 as a Producer and Executive Producer of Product Development, working closely with

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and

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Studios to release

, whose star became one of

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’s most recognizable characters. AIAS president

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said "For over two decades, she has been a leading voice and advocate for countless PlayStation franchises as well as nurturing new talent in the industry. Her tireless work and passion have had an indelible impact on game makers, allowing their creative visions to flourish." Booth has worked to incubate younger talent in the industry, including assisting

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, the developers behind PS4 exclusive

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References

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