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Proxy Statement
Mr. Simonson has extensive financial expertise, corporate governance and risk management experience. He also
has extensive experience with the strategic and operational challenges of leading a global company. Based on
these experiences, qualifications and attributes, the Board of Directors has concluded that Mr. Simonson is
qualified to serve as a director.
Luis A. Ubiñas
Director since 2010, Lead Director since 2015
Mr. Ubiñas, age 53, served as President of the Ford Foundation from January 2008 to September 2013. Prior to
joining the Ford Foundation, Mr. Ubiñas spent 18 years with McKinsey & Company, where he held various
positions, including Managing Director of the firm’s west coast media practice working with technology,
telecommunications and media companies. Mr. Ubiñas also serves on the boards of several non-profit
organizations, and has served as a director of Valassis Communications, Inc. during the past five years. He holds
a B.A. degree from Harvard College and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, is a fellow of the American
Academy of Arts and Sciences and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Mr. Ubiñas has extensive experience in business management and operations from his years of overseeing more
than $12 billion in assets and over $500 million in annual giving at the Ford Foundation. In addition, through his
prior experience as a Director at McKinsey & Company, he has worked with technology, telecommunications
and media companies in understanding the challenges and opportunities presented by mobile and other digital
distribution platforms and applications. Mr. Ubiñas has worked extensively with companies managing the
transition from physical to digital distribution and business models. Based on these experiences, qualifications
and attributes, the Board of Directors has concluded that Mr. Ubiñas is qualified to serve as a director.
Denise F. Warren
Director since 2013
Ms. Warren, age 52, served as President of Digital, CEO of East Coast Publishing and Executive Vice President
of the Tribune Publishing Company from June 2015 to February 2016. Prior to joining the Tribune Publishing
Company, Ms. Warren served in a number of executive positions at The New York Times Company from June
2005 through October 2014, including Executive Vice President of Digital Products and Services from March
2013 until October 2014, General Manager of NYTimes.com from December 2008 to March 2013, and as Chief
Advertising Officer of The New York Times from June 2005 until March 2013. Ms. Warren holds a B.S. and
management degree from Tulane University and an M.B.A. degree in communications and media management
from Fordham University.
Ms. Warren has extensive experience in the media, technology and advertising sectors, including overseeing the
growth and development of digital products and services to a wide consumer base. Based on these experiences,
qualifications and attributes, the Board of Directors has concluded that Ms. Warren is qualified to serve as a
director.
Andrew Wilson
Director since 2013
Mr. Wilson, age 41, has served as EA’s Chief Executive Officer and as a director of EA since September 2013.
Prior to his appointment as our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Wilson held several positions within the Company
since joining EA in May 2000, including Executive Vice President, EA SPORTS from August 2011 to
September 2013 and Senior Vice President, EA SPORTS from March 2010 to August 2011. Mr. Wilson also
serves as a director of the World Surf League.
Mr. Wilson has served as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer since September 2013 and has been employed
by EA in several roles since May 2000. In addition to Mr. Wilson’s extensive experience and knowledge of the
Company and the industry, we believe it is crucial to have the perspective of the Company’s Chief Executive
Officer represented on the Board of Directors to provide direct insight into the Company’s day-to-day operation
and strategic vision. Based on these experiences, qualifications and attributes, the Board of Directors has
concluded that Mr. Wilson is qualified to serve as a director.
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