Eric Hirshberg
Directeur Général chez Vicarious Visions, Inc.
Profil
Eric Hirshberg is a multi-industry business and creative leader.
He is the former President & CEO of Activision (the largest division of Activision/Blizzard) where he oversaw an 8 year period of explosive growth and innovation.
During Eric’s tenure, the company’s stock increased over 600% and it’s market capitalization grew by over 400%.
Eric delivered the biggest 8 years in the company’s history, the industry’s #1 game franchise in North America 8 years in a row with “Call of Duty,” the biggest new franchise launch in the industry’s history with “Destiny,” and the biggest new, kid’s franchise ever recorded with Skylanders.
Before leading Activision, Eric built and led the world-renowned advertising agency Deutsch LA, where he served as CEO/Chief Creative Officer.
He built the agency from just 10 employees into a national powerhouse with clients such as Volkswagen, Sony PlayStation, DirecTV, HTC, Dr. Pepper and Snapple.
Eric was named Creative Leader of the Year by the Advertising Agency Association twice, was inducted into the American Advertising Federation’s Hall of Achievement, was named one of the ten most influential people in marketing by Advertising Age and one of the 50 most creative people in business by Creativity Magazine.
Eric is currently an investor and advisor in early stage, world-positive companies.
He sits on the Advisory Boards of Beta Technologies, Masterclass to name a few.
He sits on the Boards of The XPrize Foundation, UCLA’s School of Arts and Architecture.
He has also created numerous ad campaigns for non-profits including UCLA’s Hammer Museum, the Democratic National Committee and The Holocaust Museum.
He is also an accomplished singer/songwriter.
Postes actifs de Eric Hirshberg
Sociétés | Poste | Début |
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X PRIZE Foundation
X PRIZE Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services X PRIZE Foundation creates educational programming for students and space enthusiasts. It offers services in space and ocean exploration, life sciences, energy and environment, education, and global development areas. The company was founded by Peter Diamandis in 1995 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Vicarious Visions, Inc.
Vicarious Visions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Vicarious Visions, Inc. develops software games. The company was founded on August 16, 1994 and is headquartered in Albany, NY. | Directeur Général | - |
UP Partners Management Co. LLC
UP Partners Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance UP Partners Management Co. LLC (UP Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Cyrus Sigari and Ben Marcus. The firm is headquartered in Santa Monica, California. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Anciens postes connus de Eric Hirshberg
Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
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Activision Publishing, Inc.
Activision Publishing, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Activision Publishing, Inc. operates as a digital entertainment company, that develops, publishes, and distributes interactive entertainment and leisure software products for various consoles, handheld platforms, and PCs worldwide. It offers video games for various platforms, including Android, Kindle Fire, Linux, Mac, Nintendo, PCs, PlayStation, Wii, Windows mobiles, Xbox, iPad, and iPhone. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Directeur Général | 01/03/2018 |
Deutsch Los Angeles
Deutsch Los Angeles Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Part of Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc., Deutsch Los Angeles operates an advertising and digital agency. | President | 30/10/2010 |
Infinity Ward, Inc.
Infinity Ward, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Infinity Ward, Inc. develops video games. The company is headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA. | Directeur Général | - |
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Entreprise privées | 6 |
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Activision Publishing, Inc.
Activision Publishing, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Activision Publishing, Inc. operates as a digital entertainment company, that develops, publishes, and distributes interactive entertainment and leisure software products for various consoles, handheld platforms, and PCs worldwide. It offers video games for various platforms, including Android, Kindle Fire, Linux, Mac, Nintendo, PCs, PlayStation, Wii, Windows mobiles, Xbox, iPad, and iPhone. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Technology Services |
Deutsch Los Angeles
Deutsch Los Angeles Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Part of Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc., Deutsch Los Angeles operates an advertising and digital agency. | Commercial Services |
X PRIZE Foundation
X PRIZE Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services X PRIZE Foundation creates educational programming for students and space enthusiasts. It offers services in space and ocean exploration, life sciences, energy and environment, education, and global development areas. The company was founded by Peter Diamandis in 1995 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Commercial Services |
Infinity Ward, Inc.
Infinity Ward, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Infinity Ward, Inc. develops video games. The company is headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA. | Technology Services |
Vicarious Visions, Inc.
Vicarious Visions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Vicarious Visions, Inc. develops software games. The company was founded on August 16, 1994 and is headquartered in Albany, NY. | Technology Services |
UP Partners Management Co. LLC
UP Partners Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance UP Partners Management Co. LLC (UP Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Cyrus Sigari and Ben Marcus. The firm is headquartered in Santa Monica, California. | Finance |