SAN FRANCISCO–Glu Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ: GLUU), a leading global developer and publisher of free-to-play mobile games, today announced the appointment of
Gabrielle Toledano to the company’s Board of Directors. In addition to
her current role at Tesla, Toledano has an extensive background in
gaming and strategic talent development, having spent 10 years at
Electronic Arts Inc. most recently as the company’s Chief Talent Officer
and Executive Vice President. She is uniquely positioned to offer
world-class experience as Glu continues to evolve its talent and growth
strategies.
“Gaby has a proven track record attracting exceptional talent to support
growth in scaled and pioneering public companies,” said Niccolo de Masi,
Glu Executive Chairman. “Her experience in both gaming and technology
will provide tremendous value to Glu and its Board of Directors and I
look forward to her contributions.”
“Having witnessed her tremendous leadership capabilities first-hand
during my time at EA, I am thrilled to welcome Gaby to Glu’s Board of
Directors,” said Nick Earl, Glu’s President and CEO. “As Glu continues
to move towards building a successful future driven by creativity, I
look forward to tapping into her experience and commitment to
innovation.”
“Gaming is a dynamic industry where I spent a significant portion of my
professional career,” said Toledano. “Glu is home to such a creative
workforce that supports an incredibly diverse portfolio. I look forward
to being part of the company’s path forward.”
Gabrielle Toledano currently serves as Chief People Officer of Tesla,
Inc. where she leads several functions including human resources,
facilities, security and environment, health and safety. Prior to her
current role, she served as the Chief Talent Officer and Executive Vice
President of Electronic Arts Inc. where she was responsible for EA’s
organization and leadership capability development, global staffing and
resourcing, benefits and compensation, rewards and recognition,
facilities, and corporate social responsibility. Prior to EA, Toledano
served in various HR leadership roles at Microsoft, Oracle and Siebel
Systems. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Stanford
University.
Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” related
to the business of Glu Mobile Inc., including statements that Ms.
Toledano is uniquely positioned to offer world-class leadership as Glu
continues to evolve its talent and growth strategies; that Glu expects
that her experience in both gaming and technology will provide
tremendous value to Glu and its Board of Directors; and that Glu looks
forward to tapping into Ms. Toledano’s experience and commitment to
innovation as Glu continues to move towards building a successful future
driven by creativity. Such forward-looking statements involve known and
unknown risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the risk
that we do not realize the expected benefits from Ms. Toledano’s
election to Glu’s Board of Directors; the risk that consumer demand for
smartphones, tablets and next-generation platforms does not grow as
significantly as we anticipate or that we will be unable to capitalize
on any such growth; and the risk that we do not realize a sufficient
return on our investment with respect to our efforts to develop
free-to-play games for smartphones, tablets and next-generation
platforms. Certain of these risks and uncertainties are or will be
described in greater detail in our public filings with the SEC. Glu is
not under obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to)
update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of
new information, future events or otherwise.
About Glu Mobile
Glu Mobile (NASDAQ:GLUU) is a leading global developer and publisher of
free-to-play mobile games. Glu is focused on creating compelling
original IP games such as CONTRACT KILLER, COOKING DASH, COVET FASHION,
DEER HUNTER, DESIGN HOME, QUIZUP and RACING RIVALS, and branded IP games
including RESTAURANT DASH WITH GORDON RAMSAY, KENDALL & KYLIE, MLB TAP
SPORTS BASEBALL 2017 and KIM KARDASHIAN: HOLLYWOOD on the App Store,
Google Play and Amazon Appstore. Founded in 2001, Glu is headquartered
in San Francisco with U.S. offices in Burlingame and San Mateo, and
international locations in Canada, India, Japan, and Russia. Consumers
can find high-quality entertainment wherever they see the ‘g’ character
logo or at www.glu.com.
For live updates, please follow Glu via Twitter at www.twitter.com/glumobile
and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/glumobile,
or become a Glu fan at www.facebook.com/glumobile.
CONTRACT KILLER, COOKING DASH, COVET FASHION, DEER HUNTER, QUIZUP,
RACING RIVALS, TAP SPORTS, GLU, GLU MOBILE, and the ‘g’ character logo
are trademarks of Glu Mobile Inc.
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