BRIAN TAPTICH
Dir., Marketing & Bus. Dev., EA Sports & EA Games Online
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Brian E. Taptich serves as director of marketing and business development for EA SPORTS and EA GAMES Online at Electronic Arts. In this role, Mr. Taptich is responsible for strategic planning and partnerships for the EA Nation’s online initiatives. Since joining EA in January 2004, Mr. Taptich has played a critical role in growing EA’s online business to over two million registered members, and has positioned EA to maintain its industry-leading position into the future of console and PC gaming.

Prior to his current appointment, Mr. Taptich worked for the media/entertainment-focused investment bank Allen & Company, and the Silicon Valley technology venture capital firm Doll Capital Management. Prior to his experience in finance, Mr. Taptich co-founded, ran and sold the cross-platform media company alarm:clock worldwide. Mr. Taptich began his professional career as an Editor with Red Herring magazine.

Mr. Taptich holds a BA from Williams College, and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.