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Cooper Jackson is a senior executive, global business affairs expert, and entertainment industry leader recognized for her unique combination of film, television, games, and digital media experience, primarily in worldwide distribution and IP licensing. She has played a key role at the intersection of entertainment and technology, negotiating strong partnerships that drive revenue growth, expand markets, and scale businesses. Cooper has a track record of driving long-term strategies that capitalize on opportunities arising from industry transformation while mitigating the risks of disruption. She is recognized for providing commercial insights that shape business policies on new digital media platforms and innovative technology advancements, including AI. Her global perspective, ability to solve complex issues, and strong business judgment informed by a legal background are hallmarks of her career.
Currently, as SVP of Business Affairs and Development at Electronic Arts (EA), a leading video game company, Cooper sources and negotiates partnerships that advance EA’s strategic shift beyond games to live services, interactive experiences, and multi-media content. She delivers sustained growth by driving long-term global distribution and marketing strategies on all major game platforms, including consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices. She is a trusted advisor who effectively builds consensus among corporate executives and content creators to drive profitable deals aligned with product development strategies. Cooper has successfully negotiated the company’s largest revenue-generating publishing agreements with Sony PlayStation and Microsoft Xbox. In addition, she leads complex IP acquisitions for EA’s biggest games, including Star Wars, Marvel, and the NFL, as well as cross-media deals to adapt EA’s game IP into films and TV series to expand consumer engagement in a rapidly changing landscape.
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Boards are no longer observers of emerging technology; they are stewards of how it’s governed. This panel goes beyond awareness to examine how directors can structure oversight, define accountability, and measure governance effectiveness in AI, data use, and digital innovation. Panelists will share practical strategies for building governance systems that ensure transparency, ethical decision-making, and responsible innovation at scale.
Speakers include: Sita Lowman, Nithya Das, Suresh Sharma, Byron Loflin
As shareholder activism intensifies, boards face mounting pressure to defend strategy, protect corporate reputation, and engage stakeholders with clarity. This panel brings together seasoned directors to explore how boards can respond effectively while maintaining credibility, board alignment, and stakeholder trust. Hear real-world insights on navigating activism in today’s high-stakes, high-visibility environment.
Speakers include: Gaby Sulzberger, David Cahoy, Rachael Coffey, Eduardo Gallego
As global disruptions reshape business models, this panel will explore how boards can navigate the practical complexities of trade, tariffs, and supply chain shifts across regions. Panelists will share how directors are guiding companies through regulatory changes, sourcing challenges, and new market risks, while seizing opportunities for growth and operational agility.
Speakers include: Titi Cole, Mia Mends
This keynote will equip directors to think globally about risk through the lens of geopolitical foresight, cross-border tensions, and long-term instability. Learn how boards can strengthen oversight and guide enterprise-wide resilience by anticipating disruption and embedding a proactive risk culture in a changing world.
Speakers include: Rodger Baker