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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bobby_KotickBobby Kotick - Wikipedia

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   Robert A. Kotick (born March 1, 1963) is an American businessman who served as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Activision Blizzard and previously Activision from 1991 to 2023. He became the CEO of Activision after purchasing a company stake the previous year.

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3. www.pcgamer.com › bobby-kotick-retrospectiveHow Bobby Kotick became 'the most hated man in videogames'

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   Dec 21, 2023 · Bobby Kotick is finally departing Activision Blizzard after 32 years at the helm. His reign wasn't undone by any one incident, but the really big event was the bombshell 2021 California civil...

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4. www.forbes.com › sites › antoniopequenoivActivision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick Stepping Down After 32 ...

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   Dec 20, 2023 · Key Facts. Kotick will officially step down on Dec. 29, according to the Verge, which reported in October that the CEO stood to receive more than $375 million in compensation following Microsoft...

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   Is Bobby Kotick leaving Activision Blizzard?

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   Who is Bobby Kotick?

   • One of several defaced photos of Bobby Kotick with devil horns that have circulated the internet. At this point, Kotick's image as the games industry villain was completely solidified. In a 2010 interview about his public image, Kotaku referred to the Activision Blizzard CEO as "the most hated man in videogames."

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   How much will Activision Blizzard pay Bobby Kotick?

   • Activision Blizzard and Microsoft will pay Kotick a “golden parachute” of at least $15 million, according to financial documents, a number that likely leaves out Kotick’s extensive shares in the company. Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has held the role for 32 years.

   Bobby Kotick out at Activision Blizzard - Polygon

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   When did Bobby Kotick become Activision Blizzard?

   • Bobby Kotick in 2008, after the Vivendi Games merger that made Activision into Activision Blizzard. (Image credit: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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6. www.theverge.com › 2023/10/13 › 23915559Bobby Kotick will stay at Activision Blizzard until the end ...

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   Oct 13, 2023 · The CEO of Activision Blizzard, Bobby Kotick, will stay on as CEO until the end of 2023, reporting to Phil Spencer of Microsoft Gaming. He will receive a huge compensation after the $68.7 billion acquisition deal is completed.

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7. variety.com › 2023 › digitalBobby Kotick Exits, Microsoft Sets New Activision Blizzard ...

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   Dec 20, 2023 · Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard for over three decades, will leave the company on Dec. 29, following Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition. Microsoft Gaming has appointed Matt Booty to oversee the Activision Blizzard teams and announced other management changes.

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9. arstechnica.com › gaming › 2023CEO Bobby Kotick will leave Activision Blizzard on January 1 ...

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   Oct 13, 2023 · The CEO of the video game company will step down after Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition, following a series of scandals and lawsuits. Kotick, who led Activision for 33 years, will receive a $375 million payout from the deal.

10. www.polygon.com › 24009894 › bobby-kotick-resignsBobby Kotick out at Activision Blizzard - Polygon

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    Dec 20, 2023 · The longtime CEO of the gaming company steps down on Dec. 29, following a $68.7 billion acquisition by Microsoft. Kotick faced employee backlash over sexual harassment and discrimination allegations in 2021.