John Pleasants Named Playdom CEO

John Pleasants, formerly of Electronic Arts, has been named the CEO of Playdom — one of the hottest online startup companies in existence. The makers of the famous “Mobsters” game, Playdom is regarded as the quickest growing social gaming company in the world.

While with Electronic Arts, Pleasants was the former President, COO and Global Publishing.

Said Pleasants: “I’m thrilled to join Playdom. Online gaming is the fastest-growing sector of the gaming industry, and social gaming, in particular, is transforming the way people play and experience games. With its expertise understanding player behavior, Playdom is uniquely well positioned to lead the industry. Playdom is also an angel- and self-funded growth company, making it a standout in any industry.”

Dan Yue, who was Playdom’s CEO before the hiring of Pleasants, will become the company’s Chief Product Officer.

Said Yue: “We’re experiencing tremendous growth in all areas of our business. John’s operational expertise and strong industry relationships will be key to scaling the company quickly and forging the right partnerships. Moreover, John’s vision for the future of social gaming aligns strongly with my own. I look forward to working closely with him to deliver a bigger, bolder social gaming experience to our players.”