THQ today announced that industry veteran Tarrnie Williams has been named general manager of Relic Entertainment. In this new role, Williams will oversee Relic's day-to-day operations and all product development activities at the studio. Williams has more than 16 years of production, design, and management experience in the interactive entertainment industry. For the last year, he has been executive producer on all Relic's titles, including Company of Heroes and the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War franchise. Prior to joining Relic, Williams held several positions at Electronic Arts, most recently as senior producer of many key titles, including the Medal of Honor franchise. Williams will report directly to Jack Sorenson, THQ's executive vice president of worldwide studios, and is assuming his new role effective immediately.