David Gardner, Electronic Arts' executive vice president of international studios, has received an OBE in the latest honours list.

Gardner has received the award in recognition of his efforts for making the UK an attractive country for creative talent and games development.

“It is of enormous value to the UK to have such an influential and respected senior level executive speak so openly and regularly about the strengths of the UK’s creative industry,” said Martin Uden, the British Consul General in San Francisco.

“David is always quick to highlight the UK as an attractive location for first class development and creative talent.”

Larry Probst, EA's chairman of the board, added: "We congratulate David on this respected honour. It is a testament to his personal passion for British lifestyle and culture and his remarkable professional achievement for EA and for our industry.”