Electronic Arts is embarking on a major reorganisation: the company will be split into two large divisions, EA Entertainment and EA Sports
By: Anton Kratiuk | 21.06.2023, 13:44
Swedish holding company Embracer Group has recently started a major reorganisation of its studios' workflow to make them more efficient.
Today, another video game giant announced the start of a major restructuring.
Here's What We Know
Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson has revealed that there will be a big change in the way his company operates.
The publishing house will be divided into two large divisions: EA Entertainment and EA Sports. This move will improve the efficiency of internal studios, empower creative teams and potentially improve the quality of projects.
Each division will deal with games of a specified focus.
A number of senior management personnel changes is also announced.
- Thus, the position of president of EA Entertainment will take Laura Miele, who previously served as executive director of EA.
- Electronic Arts' head of mainstream sports simulation development Cam Weber has been appointed president of EA Sports.
- Vince Zampella - former head of Respawn Entertainment will lead the teams working on Apex Legends, Battlefield and Star Wars.
- Samantha Ryan will take the lead on developing high-budget single-player games and live-action franchises.
- Jeff Karp will be responsible for mobile development.
Source: Electronic Arts