John Pleasants

John Pleasants is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the technology and media industries. He served as Co-President of Disney Interactive Media Group at The Walt Disney Company from July 2010 to December 2013.14 During his tenure, he played a crucial role in spearheading the development and launch of Disney Infinity, a significant project that helped the division achieve its first-ever multi-quarter profitability.2

Career Highlights

Disney and Gaming Industry:

Before joining Disney, Pleasants was the CEO of Playdom, a social gaming company. He oversaw Playdom's acquisition by Disney in 2010 for $563 million.3 This acquisition led to his appointment as Co-President of Disney Interactive Media Group.

Other Notable Positions:

• CEO of Ticketmaster: Pleasants served as the CEO of Ticketmaster from 1999 to 2005.13
• Electronic Arts: He held the position of President of Global Publishing and Chief Operating Officer at Electronic Arts from March 2008 to July 2009.1
• Samsung: After leaving Disney, Pleasants joined Samsung as Executive Vice President of Media Solutions, leading their mobile content strategy from May 2014 to August 2016.13

Current Role

Since August 2016, John Pleasants has been serving as the CEO and Co-founder of Brava Home Inc., a smart kitchen startup working on an intelligent oven.13 The company was acquired by The Middleby Corporation in November 2019.3

Education

Pleasants holds a bachelor's degree from Yale University (1987) and an MBA from Harvard Business School (1993).3

Throughout his career, John Pleasants has demonstrated a consistent ability to lead both public and private companies in the digital media and technology sectors, contributing to significant growth and innovation in various industries.