Dan Hewitt Email & Phone Number

Frisco, Texas, Us

In my most recent role as Chief Communications Officer, I develop and execute innovative strategies to meet business objectives, while positioning the studio and our products for success, resulting in the acquisition of Gearbox by The Embracer Group for $1.3 billion. Furthermore, I oversee Gearbox's Diversity Task Force by serving as Executive Team Sponsor to provide strategic leadership and advocacy. Moreover, I steer all operational activities of committees to confirm Gearbox has collaborative employee environment and that its products can be enjoyed by all consumers. Also, Gearbox was nominated as “Best Place to Work” by the Dallas Morning News and Dallas Business Journal.• Spearheaded team of professionals to oversee Gearbox’s media work, online engagement, event management, and customer support activities using best-in-class standards, technology, and measurement processes.• Amplified overall outcomes by launching an executive reputation management campaign, including securing speaking engagements, generating earned media coverage of those events, and implementing SEO strategies.• Ensured employee engagement, bridges gap between leaders with stakeholders, and delivers strategic analysis of communications implications of corporate deliberations by streamlining all aspects of internal communications.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

While serving as Vice President of Media Relations and Event Management, I created and implemented robust strategies and data-based metrics for US video game industry’s trade association to accomplish goals and objectives related to communication and government. Additionally, I led and supervised team of 40 individuals to produce E3, the world’s largest video game convention held annually in Los Angeles. Moreover, I directed the show’s P&L and came up with innovative ways of attracting audiences both in-person and virtually, either through streaming or earned media coverage. Furthermore, I headed development of communication materials and strategies that successfully led the video game industry through multiple investigations guided by then-Vice President Biden and President Trump.• Secured new speaking opportunities and media appearances to advance the industry’s priorities and commitments.• Supervised overall media work surrounding ESA’s landmark US Supreme Court case, Schwarzenegger v. EMA/ESA.• Built consensus and coalitions supporting association’s public affairs work by nurturing and sustaining positive relationships with diverse membership and international counterparts.• Redesigned the trade association’s digital presence, which resulted in a 200 percent boost in traffic, digital engagement, message resonance, and pull-through.• Executed national and state-level media strategy generating supportive editorials from editorial boards and opinion pieces from national groups.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

During my role as Senior Director of Communications and Industry Affairs, I served as on-the-record spokesman in top-tier print and electronic media. Furthermore, I established and strengthened relationships with trade and consumer reporters. Also, I placed stories and conducted interviews in variety of media outlets.• Developed communications strategies for both external audiences and major members of the industry as well as recognized departmental goals and objectives.• Acted as representative for ESA and its member interests, while performing duties as a speaker at academic, industry, and non-profit conferences.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us