MUMBAI: Digital entertainment services company RealNetworks announced that John Chapple has resigned from its Board of Directors in order to focus on other responsibilities.

"Given my other obligations, particularly my position as chairman of the Syracuse University Board of Trustees, I didn’t think I could do justice to my role as a director for Real," said Chapple.

"I was sorry to learn from John that he will be unable to serve as originally planned, but I understand the need for him to fulfill his previous duties. I am pleased that John will continue to be a friend to RealNetworks," said Real chairman and CEO Rob Glaser.