Sign in

Andrew Wilson

CEO, Chair of the Board at ELECTRONIC ARTS
Board
Since September 2013
Age
49 years
Tenure
Joined EA in May 2000, held positions including Executive Vice President of EA SPORTS from August 2011 to September 2013, became CEO in September 2013, and was later appointed Chair of the Board in August 2021.

Also at ELECTRONIC ARTS

EK
Eric Kelly
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
JS
Jacob Schatz
EVP of Global Affairs, Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Secretary
LM
Laura Miele
President of EA Entertainment, Technology & Central Development

About

Andrew Wilson is currently the Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board at Electronic Arts (EA). He began his journey with EA in May 2000, contributing his expertise over the years and rising through extensive leadership roles. His progression within the company includes a key period as Executive Vice President of EA SPORTS, demonstrating his commitment to fostering growth and innovation in the dynamic gaming industry.

Throughout his career, Wilson has been instrumental in shaping EA’s strategic vision, leveraging vast experience in consumer trends, digital commerce, and corporate governance. His leadership is marked by a clear understanding of the gaming landscape, which has guided EA through various industry challenges and opportunities.

Beyond his responsibilities at EA, he has served on the board of directors for Intel Corporation and holds leadership roles in other organizations such as the World Surf League and the Paley Center for Media. These roles reflect his broad engagement in the entertainment, sports, and media sectors, further highlighting his versatile leadership capabilities.

$EA Performance Under Andrew Wilson

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Electronic ArtsExecutive Vice President, EA SPORTSAugust 2011 - September 2013Held prior to becoming CEO

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
World Surf LeagueChair of the BoardCurrentPrivately-held organization
Paley Center for MediaBoard of TrusteesCurrentNon-profit organization

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Salary1,300,000 AnnualFixed annual base salary.
All Other Compensation503,560 AnnualComprises Insurance Premiums: 1,270 , 401(k) Matching Contributions: 16,350 , and Other (personal security benefits, in-kind gifts, tax reimbursements): 485,940.

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Annual Bonus Opportunity

MetricDetails
Performance MetricsNon-GAAP net revenue and Non-GAAP diluted EPS, weighted equally.
TargetsNon-GAAP Net Revenue Target: $7.5B ; Non-GAAP Diluted EPS Target: $7.48.
Actual ResultsNon-GAAP Net Revenue: $7.43B ; Non-GAAP Diluted EPS: $6.92.
Bonus AmountsTarget Bonus: $2,600,000 ; Maximum Bonus: $5,200,000 ; Actual Bonus: $3,448,250.
ConditionsPayout contingent on achieving at least 80% of the fiscal plan for net income; Executive Bonus Pool Funding: 106.1%; Individual Performance Modifier: 125%.
Evaluation PeriodFiscal Year 2024.

FY24 PRSUs-rTSR

MetricDetails
Performance MetricRelative TSR versus Nasdaq-100.
Threshold Units9,579.
Target Units31,930.
Maximum Units63,860.
Grant DateJune 16, 2023.
Grant Date Fair Value$4,882,736.
Vesting ScheduleThree-year cliff vesting on May 20, 2026.
Evaluation PeriodThree years (FY24 - FY26).

FY24 PRSUs-OM

MetricDetails
Performance MetricOperating metrics (net bookings and operating income performance).
Threshold Units5,305.
Target Units21,223.
Maximum Units42,446.
Grant DateJune 16, 2023.
Grant Date Fair Value$2,730,551.
Vesting ScheduleThree-year cliff vesting on May 20, 2026.
Evaluation PeriodThree-year performance period.

Market-Based Restricted Stock Units (MRSUs)

MetricDetails
Performance MetricRelative TSR compared to Nasdaq-100.
Payout Scale0% to 200% of target units based on performance.
Grant DateJune 16, 2023.
Grant Date Fair Value$152.92 per unit.
Vesting ScheduleThree-year performance period with vesting at the end of the period.
ConditionsVesting contingent on meeting market and service conditions; if market conditions are not met, recognized expense is not reversed.