Andrea Hopelain

Co-Founder

San Carlos, California, United States24 yrs 8 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Led global marketing for EA SPORTS, engaging 350M+ fans.
  • Recognized as a top executive in sports marketing.
  • Expert in brand strategy and commercial growth.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Marketing Executive in Interactive Entertainment and Consumer Products.

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Skills

Core Skills

MarketingCommercial Strategy

Other Skills

Strategic CommunicationsLicensingMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Business StrategyCommercial ManagementStrategic PartnershipsBrand ManagementStrategyDigital MediaFranchise LeadershipOnline AdvertisingEntertainmentStrategic Content DevelopmentSocial MediaCreative Direction

About

Chief Marketing and Commercial executive with track record for building memorable consumer-first brands and unlocking long-term, scalable growth. I bring a passion for bold, insight-led transformation fusing creativity, data, and operational rigor to deliver results. With deep expertise at the intersection of interactive entertainment, consumer products, sports, and technology, I drive end-to-end marketing and commercial strategies that elevate customer experience, expand categories, and create enterprise value. Notable Recognitions: Adweek's Most Powerful Women in Sports Sports Business Journal Game Changer Hashtag's Engagement Executive of the Year Brand Innovators Women to Watch Specialties: * Brand Strategy & Market Positioning * Business Transformation & Growth Acceleration * Customer Experience & Commercial Strategy * Community & Ecosystem Development * Executive Leadership & Organizational Development * P&L Ownership & Scalable Revenue Growth * Data - Driven Marketing & Decision Making * Strategic Partnerships, M&A & Commercial Innovation * Operational Excellence & Scalable Execution

Experience

Bay area host committee

Advisory Board Member

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 2 mos

Ea sports

2 roles

GM | SVP Marketing & Commercial, EA SPORTS

Promoted

Nov 2023Present · 2 yrs 4 mos · Redwood City, California, United States

  • Lead Global EA SPORTS Marketing & Commercial functions overseeing Franchise Strategy, Marketing, Commercial, Creative, ESports and Integrated Communications for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of EA SPORTS’ flagship properties. Oversee the end-to-end business and brand health of globally recognized titles including EA SPORTS FC, Madden NFL, College Football, Formula 1, UFC, PGA, NHL, and WRC—engaging a community of 350M+ fans annually. Drive integrated strategies that fuel growth, deepen player engagement, and expand the global reach of sports entertainment.
  • ERG Executive Advisor for Women’s Ultimate Team
Strategic CommunicationsLicensingMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Business StrategyMarketingCommercial Management+2

SVP Global Brand Management, EA SPORTS

Jan 2021Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Redwood City, California, United States

San carlos charter

Board Member

Jun 2023Present · 2 yrs 9 mos · San Carlos, California, United States

  • Governing body of the San Carlos Charter School and its corporation. Primary responsibilities include: Fiscal oversight, Charter implementation and renewal, Executive Director Oversight, Strategic Planning, Relationship Management, Implementation of Policies & Procedures and Outcome Orientation.

Electronic arts (ea)

Vice President, Global Brand Management and Marketing

Jul 2018Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Redwood Shores, CA

  • Leadership over Brand Management and Marketing for Electronic Arts entertainment game brands across console, PC, and Mobile including The SIMS, Need For Speed, Plants vs. Zombies, Dragon Age and Battlefield.

Hasbro

Vice President Global Brand Strategy & Marketing

May 2014May 2018 · 4 yrs · Providence, Rhode Island Area

  • GM oversight over portfolio of world-wide franchises including Disney Princess & Frozen, DreamWorks/Universal Trolls, Disney Descendants, Hanazuki, and Littlest Pet Shop, delivering multi-year, omni-platform franchise plans, multi-screen content to commerce, retail/etail strategies, global hardlines, consumer products and go-to-market plans. Leadership of business efforts to pitch and secure new-to-company licensed deals, setting up internal category and manufacturing team for fashion dolls and expanding revenue potential by upwards of $500M annually.

Sony pictures entertainment

Vice President Marketing

Jul 2012Apr 2014 · 1 yr 9 mos · Culver City, CA

  • Led Sony Pictures Television franchise building and development efforts for Domestic and Global
  • Brands like Breaking Bad, Shark Tank, Justified, and The Blacklist. Successfully established, launched, sustained and monetized programming and franchise content across all traditional and emerging distribution platforms and ancillary business lines. Expanded revenue potential through category management and licensing efforts.

The walt disney company

Director Marketing, Disney XD, Disney Channels Worldwide

Aug 2008Jul 2012 · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • Appointed to build, launch and grow a new global brand under The Walt Disney Company in Feb 2009 targeted towards Kids 6-11. Driving force in setting network position and consumer outreach. Built highly successful, creative experiences with Disney XD’s brand and series to engage consumers, drive awareness, generate revenue and fuel network success.

Disney and espn media networks

3 roles

Sr. Manager, Affiliate Marketing

Promoted

Apr 2006Jul 2008 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Promoted to lead team in setting strategic sales and marketing direction for revenue growth within Entertainment and News vertical of industry leading portfolio of networks. Created strategic marketing plans and implemented brand awareness initiatives to secure and maintain nationwide cable, satellite, and IPTV carriage and distribution.

Manager, Affiliate Marketing

Promoted

Oct 2004Mar 2006 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Stewarded trade and consumer sales and marketing campaigns through all phases of launch and maintenance to further the branding, distribution and value building efforts of Disney and ESPN Media Networks.

Affiliate Marketing Representative

Jan 2004Sep 2004 · 8 mos

  • Co-created Disney’s Learning Together!, an expansive pro-social program, encompassing five individual campaigns, to engage key audiences and affiliates Planned, organized and executed promotions and ad sales marketing programs and materials for western region systems and MSO’s

Fox sports west, prime ticket, fox sports san diego

Marketing & Promotions Coordinator

Jan 2000Jan 2003 · 3 yrs

  • Efficiently executed all programs, campaigns and events while working with internal and external partners to further brand awareness and incentivize viewership during key sweeps periods.

Education

UCLA Anderson School of Management

Women in Governance — Board Readiness

Sep 2022Nov 2022

UCLA Anderson School of Management

Business

Jan 2010Present

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Arts - BA — Communication and Media Studies

University of Michigan

BA

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