Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Wed, November 10, 2010 
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that Luis Ubias has been appointed to EAa™s Board of Directors.
"He brings a deep understanding of digital opportunities in media and entertainment, and an impressive mix of strategic and operational management experience."
Mr. Ubias is President of the Ford Foundation, where he oversees the operations and management of more than $10 billion in assets and over $500 million in annual giving. Prior to joining the foundation, Mr. Ubias was a Director at McKinsey & Company, where he led the firma™s west coast media practice working with technology, telecommunications and media companies. Much of his work focused on the opportunities and challenges represented by the growth of internet and wireless capabilities.
aLuis is a strong addition to our Board,a said EA CEO John Riccitiello. aHe brings a deep understanding of digital opportunities in media and entertainment, and an impressive mix of strategic and operational management experience.a
Mr. Ubias serves on several boards and advisory committees, including the World Bank Advisory Council of Global Foundation Leaders and the UN Permanent Advisory Memorial Committee. He has been nominated by President Obama to serve on the U.S. Advisory Committee on Trade Policy and Negotiation. He is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
aAs we welcome Luis, I also want to express our gratitude to Gary Kusin, who retires from the EA Board today after over fifteen years of distinguished contribution,a continued John Riccitiello. aDuring his tenure, including his time as lead director from 2006 to 2009, Gary has brought invaluable insight to Electronic Arts.a
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS(TM), EA(TM), EA Mobile(TM), and POGO(TM). In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. EA's homepage and online game site is [ www.ea.com ]. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at [ http://info.ea.com ].
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