Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts (NASD: ERTS) announced on Monday that it has named John Pleasants as president, global publishing and chief operating officer. Pleasants previously served as the president and CEO at both Revolution Health Group and Ticketmaster, and has been an investor in and advisor to various privately-held companies. The appointment comes as EA launched a hostile takeover bid for rival Take-Two Interactive, developers of the "Grand Theft Auto" series.

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