Celebrating 15 Years

Cooper

Jackson

SVP

Electronic Arts (EA)

Los Angeles,

California

2025 Cohort

Industry

Media/Entertainment

Area of Expertise

Business Development

Immediately Qualified to Serve

Audit

Previous Board Experience

Nonprofit

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.

Code of Conduct: Governing Data & Emerging Tech

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.

Your First Board Meeting: A Director’s Playbook

Designed for aspiring and newly appointed directors, this session offers practical guidance on how to step confidently into your first boardroom. Learn what to expect in early meetings, how to contribute with purpose, and how to quickly build credibility and trust among seasoned peers. Gain insight into board dynamics, unspoken protocols, and the critical questions new directors should be ready to ask and answer.

Tactics that Work: Case Studies in Navigating Shareholder Activism

In this tactical, director-focused session, participants will engage in case-based exercises to dissect real campaigns and pressure scenarios. From activist letters to proxy fights, explore how boards can craft strategic responses that reinforce governance integrity, protect corporate reputation, and align with long-term priorities. Walk away with actionable tactics and frameworks to strengthen board preparedness in the face of growing investor scrutiny.

Inside the Boardroom: Resilience Planning in Action

This interactive session places directors inside the boardroom during moments of disruption. Through tabletop exercises and real-world scenarios, participants will explore how boards can apply structured frameworks to assess geopolitical risk, anticipate threats, and make decisive decisions under pressure. Designed as a classroom-style session, this breakout provides practical tools to strengthen oversight and build a proactive board response strategy in an increasingly uncertain world.

Reputation & Response: How Boards Navigate Shareholder Activism

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.

Navigating Global Markets: Trade, Tariffs, and Supply Chain Strategy

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.

Strengthening Oversight: Risk Management and Board Resilience

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.