Melanie McHugh

Melanie McHugh is an accomplished professional in the gaming industry with extensive experience in product management and design. Currently serving as Studio General Manager at Electronic Arts (EA) since April 2021, Melanie has held multiple leadership roles within EA Mobile Casual Studios, including Head of Product and Senior Director of Product & Design for Design Home. Prior to EA, Melanie was Director of Product for Covet Fashion at Glu Mobile from November 2014 to April 2021, where responsibilities included leading product initiatives and managing the product team. Earlier experience includes positions at Kiwi, Inc., the Stanford Virtual Human Interaction Lab, the United States Congress, and other organizations. Melanie holds a Master of Arts in Media Studies from Stanford University, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the same institution.