Susan Arendt
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EA Exec Earns British Award of Chivalry

David Gardner, EA’s executive VP of international studios, has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, in recognition of his support for UK creative talent and game development. Being made an Officer is a few steps down from being knighted, so he won’t be able to add "Sir" to his business […]

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David Gardner, EA's executive VP of international studios, has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, in recognition of his support for UK creative talent and game development. Being made an Officer is a few steps down from being knighted, so he won't be able to add "Sir" to his business cards, but it's still pretty damn cool, just the same.

Martin Uden, British Consul General in San Francisco (he is the very model of a modern consul general), lauded Gardner's efforts towards promoting UK studios and artists:

It is of enormous value to the UK to have such an influential and respected senior level executive speak so openly and regularly about the strengths of the UK's creative industry. David is always quick to highlight the UK as an attractive location for first class development and creative talent.

Huzzah, David!

EA Executive Gardner Earns OBE [Next-Gen]