Electronic Arts has announced it’s restructuring its studios into two organisations – EA Entertainment and EA Sports.
The former, which houses the publisher’s owned IP and licensed games, will be headed up by Laura Miele, who has been appointed president of EA Entertainment, Technology & Central Development.
Respawn co-founder Vince Zampella will lead the EA studios responsible for Apex Legends, its Star Wars and Battlefield games.
Samantha Ryan will be responsible for the division’s lifestyle franchises and blockbuster single-player games, while Jeff Karp will remain in charge of the mobile games business.
EA Sports will continue to be headed up by Cam Weber, who has been appointed president of the organisation responsible for the company’s sports and racing games.
EA CEO Andrew Wilson announced the restructuring plans in a message shared with the company’s employees on Tuesday.
“Creativity and innovation have always been the foundation of everything we do. Now, we must further empower our creative teams so that we might realize our strategic vision,” he said.
Wilson added: “This evolution of our company continues to empower our studio leaders with more creative ownership and financial accountability to make faster and more insightful decisions around development and go to market strategies.
“These steps will accelerate our business, drive growth, and deliver long-term value for our people, our players and our communities.”
Wilson also announced several other executive changes.
After nine years with the company, Chris Bruzzo is leaving his role chief experiences officer, a role which will be taken on by former chief marketing officer David Tinson.
And chief financial officer Chris Suh has chosen to leave the company. He will be
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