At the age of 18, Don Mattrick founded Distinctive Software, a leading interactive software developer that was acquired by Electronic Arts in 1991. He later became president of the software giant and was involved in games like the ‘Need for Speed’ series. His last position at EA was President of Worldwide Studios until he resigned in February 2006 and began working with the Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft as an external advisor. In July 2007, he actively joined the company as Head of Interactive Entertainment Business.