Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick to Depart Amid Leadership Changes

Bobby Kotick, the CEO of Activision Blizzard, will step down from his role on December 29th, 2023, following Microsoft's acquisition of the company. Kotick has been with Activision since 1991 and played a key role in the company's merger with Vivendi Games. His departure comes amidst controversies surrounding sexual assault, harassment, and misconduct. Additionally, Jill Braff, a former Nintendo and Sega employee, has been appointed as the head of ZeniMax/Bethesda Studios, and other leadership changes are being made as Activision-Blizzard becomes part of Xbox Game Studios under Microsoft's ownership.