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EA names Cam Weber president and chief studios officer amid Saudi takeover

EA CEO Andrew Wilson promoted former EA Sports president Cam Weber to president and chief studios officer and elevated David Tinson to president and chief operating officer. The moves follow Electronic Arts' acquisition by Saudi owners and come as new ownership plans heavy investment in AI for game development. The company also faces billions in acquisition-related debt and is expected to carry out significant layoffs to manage that debt, putting Weber and Tinson in charge during a major strategic shift.

• Cam Weber, formerly president of EA Sports, is now EA’s president and chief studios officer.
• David Tinson, formerly EA’s chief experiences officer (head of marketing and communications), is now president and chief operating officer.
• Electronic Arts is now owned by Saudi interests, and the new ownership plans heavy investment in AI to enhance game development and player experience.
• EA took on billions in debt to finance the acquisition and is expected to undertake large layoffs to manage that debt, increasing the stakes for the new leadership team.