John Pleasants

John Pleasants has a diverse work experience that spans various industries. John is currently the CEO and Co-founder of Brava Home Inc., a company that focuses on innovative cooking solutions with the help of AI technology. In addition, they serve as a Member of the Supervisory Board at Displate.

Pleasants has also held various leadership roles in other companies. John was the Director Board of Directors at Amber and a Steering Committee Member of the Leadership Now Project. John has also been involved with multiple companies as a board member, angel investor, and advisor, primarily in the fields of media, gaming, VR, social media, e-commerce, and sustainability.

In their earlier career, Pleasants had significant roles at well-known companies. John served as the EVP of Media Solutions at Samsung Electronics, where they led the team responsible for emerging businesses and platforms. Prior to that, they were the Co-President of Disney Interactive Media Group at The Walt Disney Company, where they managed divisions such as Disney Games and mobile services.

Before joining Disney, Pleasants was the CEO of Playdom, a social gaming company that was acquired by The Walt Disney Company. John played a key role in the growth and success of the company, overseeing its expansion and the development of popular games. Pleasants also held the position of President of Global Publishing and Chief Operating Officer at Electronic Arts, where they managed global gaming operations and helped drive the company's mobile business to top global publisher status.

Throughout their career, Pleasants has demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial spirit, as evidenced by their role as the Founding Partner and proprietor of Freedom Squares, an NFT platform that supported humanitarian aid efforts.

Overall, John Pleasants has a rich history of leadership and expertise in the technology, gaming, and media industries.

John Pleasants attended St. Paul's School from 1980 to 1983, where they completed their high school education. John then pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government from Yale University from 1983 to 1987. Following their bachelor's degree, John Pleasants enrolled at Harvard Business School, where they obtained an MBA degree in Business Administration and Management, General, from 1991 to 1993.