REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 07, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), a leading global interactive
entertainment software company, today announced Jeff Huber has been
appointed to EA's board of directors effective immediately.
Mr. Huber currently serves as senior vice president of engineering at
Google, and leads technology development and innovation for the
company's advertising systems, including AdWords & AdSense, and for
Google Apps. He brings to EA's board more than 20 years of experience in
large-scale systems design and operations, online consumer product
development, and engineering management.
"We're thrilled to have Jeff on our board," said John Riccitiello, CEO
of Electronic Arts. "His proven track record in technology and
engineering will make him a strong addition to the board."
"EA has an exciting vision for innovating and delivering great new
experiences for online gaming and packaged games, across consoles,
handhelds, mobile and PCs," said Jeff Huber.
Prior to joining Google, Mr. Huber held management positions at eBay and
Excite@Home. Mr. Huber holds a bachelor's degree in computer engineering
from the University of Illinois and a master's degree from Harvard
University.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, 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 SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS
Freestyle TM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted
GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than
one million copies. 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.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle and POGO are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.
SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc.
EA Communications
Holly Rockwood, 650-628-7323
hrockwood@ea.com
or
EA Investor Relations
Tricia Gugler, 650-628-7327
tgugler@ea.coom
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