Although Kalinske initially knew little about the video game market , he surrounded himself with industry - savvy advisors .
In mid-1990 , Nakayama hired Tom Kalinske to replace Katz as CEO of Sega of America .
Although Tom Kalinske initially knew little about the video game market , Nakayama surrounded himself with industry - savvy advisors .
In mid-1990 , Nakayama hired Tom Kalinske to replace Katz as CEO of Sega of America .