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Activision Blizzard Turns a New Page: Bobby Kotick to Resign

Major Executive Reshuffling in the Wake of Microsoft's Acquisition.

Naser Nahandian by Naser Nahandian
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The gaming industry is witnessing a significant leadership transition with the impending resignation of Bobby Kotick from Activision Blizzard on December 29. This change comes in the wake of Microsoft’s acquisition of the company and signals a major shift in its executive structure.

According to The Verge, following Kotick’s departure, there will not be a direct replacement for his position. Instead, top executives of Activision Blizzard will report to Matt Booty, Microsoft’s game content and studios president. This structural change is part of the broader integration process following the acquisition by Microsoft.

It indicates a new phase of leadership and oversight within the organization, likely to bring fresh strategies and operational approaches to Activision Blizzard.

Further reinforcing this change, several high-ranking Activision Blizzard employees are set to leave the company, with departures planned through March 2024. Notable exits include Lulu Meservey, departing at the end of January, and Humam Sakhini, leaving at the end of December.

In March, Vice Chairman Thomas Tippl, Chief Administrative Officer Brian Bulatao, Chief People Officer Julie Hodges, Chief Legal Officer Grant Dixton, and CFO Armin Zerza will also depart.

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Bobby Kotick’s resignation marks the end of his 32-year tenure with Activision Blizzard. Having joined Activision in 1991, Kotick played a pivotal role in the company’s growth and transformation, overseeing significant acquisitions such as the Vivendi Games merger in 2008, which led to the creation of Activision Blizzard, and the acquisition of mobile game developer King.

However, Kotick’s leadership was not without controversy. Just weeks before his announced resignation, Activision Blizzard agreed to a $54 million settlement with the California Civil Rights Department to resolve a workplace discrimination lawsuit, underscoring serious internal challenges faced by the company under his leadership.

Upon his departure, Kotick is set to receive a farewell payout of at least $15 million, a substantial sum that has drawn attention in the context of the controversies and challenges the company has faced.

The departure of Bobby Kotick and the ensuing leadership changes at Activision Blizzard represent a pivotal moment for the company. With Microsoft’s acquisition and the reshuffling of top executives, the company is poised for a new chapter. This transition period offers an opportunity for Activision Blizzard to redefine its corporate culture and strategic direction in the dynamic and ever-evolving gaming industry.

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