Co-chief Executive, Scopely Inc.

A veteran of the mobile games industry, Ferreira joined Scopely as chief operating officer in 2014 and became co-chief executive in 2019. The company has grown rapidly since then, and last year expanded its reach beyond the world of mobile gaming with the release of a PC version of hit title “Star Trek Fleet Command.” Scopely also is exploring opportunities in blockchain gaming, with recent investments in NFT-based game publisher Animoca Brands Corp. and blockchain development platform Polygon. Prior to joining Scopely, Ferreira held senior-level positions at Electronic Arts Inc. and the games publishing division of Walt Disney Co.

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