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Rachel Gonzalez Appointed to Electronic Arts Board of Directors
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Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) has appointed Rachel Gonzalez to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Gonzalez, who is currently executive vice president and general counsel at Starbucks, will also join EA's Nominating and Governance Committee. Her experience includes leadership roles at Sabre Corporation and Dean Foods, as well as a legal career focusing on corporate governance and SEC compliance. EA's Chairman & CEO Andrew Wilson emphasized that Gonzalez's expertise will greatly benefit the company as it seeks to accelerate growth and innovation.
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Rachel Gonzalez brings extensive leadership experience from multinational companies, which may enhance EA's strategic direction.
Her background in corporate governance and compliance could strengthen EA's operational integrity and oversight.
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Concerns may arise regarding continuity in EA's Board dynamics with the introduction of a new member.
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment, announced today that Rachel Gonzalez has been appointed to EA’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Ms. Gonzalez will also serve on EA’s Nominating and Governance Committee.
Rachel Gonzalez Appointed to Electronic Arts Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
Ms. Gonzalez is executive vice president, general counsel for Starbucks Coffee Company where she oversees legal and regulatory affairs, global security, and ethics and compliance. Prior to joining Starbucks, she served as Chief Administrative Officer for travel technology company Sabre Corporation where she led a global team responsible for corporate communications, corporate compliance, government affairs, human resources, legal strategy, and regulatory affairs.
Ms. Gonzalez has also held leadership roles at Dean Foods and Affiliated Computer Service. Earlier in her career, she was a partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius focusing on corporate finance, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and SEC compliance.
“Rachel’s extensive leadership experience in the complexities of large-scale multinational business will be an invaluable addition to our Board of Directors,” said Andrew Wilson, Chairman & CEO of Electronic Arts. “We’re looking forward to having Rachel’s unique voice on our Board as we accelerate our growth and drive innovation in service of our players.”
“I am thrilled to join the Electronic Arts Board of Directors,” said Ms. Gonzalez. “EA is entertaining hundreds of millions of people around the world through amazing content and experiences, and I respect their strong values to inspire positive impact through play. I look forward to joining them at this exciting time of expansion and growth in the industry.”
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Comparative Literature with high honors from the University of California, Berkeley, as well as a law degree from the Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California, Berkeley.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers.
In fiscal year 2021, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $5.6 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, Madden NFL, Need for Speed™, Titanfall™, Plants vs. Zombies™ and F1®. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.
Chris Evenden VP, Investor Relations
cevenden@ea.com
650-628-0255
John Reseburg VP, Global Communications jreseburg@ea.com
650-628-3601
Source: Electronic Arts Inc.
FAQ
Who is Rachel Gonzalez and what is her role at Electronic Arts?
Rachel Gonzalez is the newly appointed member of the Board of Directors at Electronic Arts, effective immediately.
What experience does Rachel Gonzalez have?
Rachel Gonzalez has experience as executive vice president and general counsel at Starbucks and has held leadership roles at Sabre Corporation and Dean Foods.
How might Rachel Gonzalez's appointment affect Electronic Arts?
Her extensive leadership experience may enhance EA's strategic initiatives and drive innovation.
When was Rachel Gonzalez appointed to the Board of Directors of EA?
Rachel Gonzalez was appointed to Electronic Arts' Board of Directors effective immediately with the announcement.
