Ignition Entertainment recently announced that it will be expanding its U.S. operations with the hiring of two key executives. Susan Hale is now Executive Director of Public Relations and Melody Khanbeigi is the Product Marketing Manager. Khanbeigi will lead the company's marketing initiatives moving forward and Hale will use her leadership and media expertise for Ignition.

"We couldn't be more pleased to have found Melody and Susan for these important roles," said Ajay Chadha, President of Ignition Entertainment. "This is a tremendous time of growth for our company, and we are confident these two professionals have what it takes to assist us in expanding our business through 2008 and beyond."

Hale has over 25 years of Public Relations experience with a resume that includes Disney, Universal, Tokyopop, IRS Records and musical artist Prince. Khanbeigi's background includes time at THQ, Disney and Experian.