John Drake

John Drake is an accomplished gaming and entertainment executive with extensive experience in business development and strategic partnerships. Currently serving as General Manager and Vice President of Business Development at The Walt Disney Company, John specializes in pairing iconic intellectual properties with leading developers to create exceptional gaming experiences. Prior to this role, John held senior positions at PlayStation, managing portfolio strategy and content acquisitions while overseeing significant partnerships valued over $1.5 billion. John's earlier career includes leadership roles at Harmonix Music Systems and ownership of Reasonable People's League Productions. John holds a Bachelor's degree in English from Harvard University.