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Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is reportedly open to resigning, if the toxic culture at the company cannot be resolved quickly.
Read More »Bobby Kotick is reportedly open to stepping down as Activision Blizzard’s CEO
Over 1,300 Activision Blizzard employees call for Bobby Kotick’s removal as CEO
"We ask that Bobby Kotick remove himself as CEO of Activision Blizzard, and that shareholders be allowed to select the new CEO without the input of Bobby, who we are aware owns a substantial portion of the voting rights of the shareholders."
Read More »Phil Spencer speaks out after Bobby Kotick allegations, says Xbox is “evaluating” its relationship with Activision
Spencer remarked that he and the leadership team at Microsoft are "disturbed and deeply troubled by the horrific events and actions” at Activision Blizzard
Read More »Activision Blizzard CEO knew about misconduct at the company for years, claims report
According to a report from the WSJ, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick knew about the allegations of sexual harassment at the company for years, and yet failed to make these details known to the board of directors and executives, and even worked to protect those accused of abuse.
Read More »Activision Blizzard employees say that Bobby Kotick’s statement “fails to address their concerns”
"We will not return to silence, we will not be placated by the same processes that led us to this point."
Read More »Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick apologises for “tone deaf” response to the company’s sexual harassment lawsuit
Kotick's statement, which comes almost a full week after news of the lawsuit broke, takes a remarkably different tone to the first statement put out by the company.
Read More »Activision-Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick: “We don’t need M&A to grow the business”
"We’re really careful. So that’s why we haven’t done very many transactions over the years.”
Read More »Activision Blizzard appoints Daniel Alegre as its new president and COO
"Daniel is a proven leader with a long track record"
Read More »Activision’s Bobby Kotick and EA’s Andrew Wilson listed amongst America’s most ‘overpaid’ CEOs
The pair are ranked 45th and 98th respectively
Read More »Some Activision staff and supporters want CEO Kotick fired
"Raking in millions in bonuses for you and your c-suite buddies isn't leadership, it's theft"
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