John Riccitiello

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John Riccitiello
Nationality American
Education Bachelor of Science[1]
Alma mater University of California, Berkeley[1]
Occupation CEO
Employer Electronic Arts
Known for CEO of Electronic Arts
Predecessor Larry Probst

John Riccitiello is the CEO of Electronic Arts (EA).[2]

He received his B.S. degree from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. [1]

He then worked in a variety of consumer product companies including The Clorox Company (Brand Manager), PepsiCo (Group Marketing Director), Häagen-Dazs International (Managing Director), Wilson Sporting Goods (President and Chief Executive Officer), and Sara Lee Corporation (President and Chief Executive Officer, Bakery Division).[1]

From October 1997 though April 2004, Riccitiello became President and Chief Operating Officer of Electronic Arts [1]. He then left EA and co-founded Elevation Partners,[1] where Riccitiello served as Managing Director. In 2007, Riccitiello was re-hired by EA, this time to serve as CEO.

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