Bobby Kotick Expected to Leave Activision Blizzard Following Sale to Microsoft

Posted 2022/01/18 at 1:58 PM by Archimtiros

Activision Blizzard was being bought by MicrosoftWall Street Journal's report

The Wall Street Journal

Bobby Kotick, Activision’s longtime CEO, is expected to leave after the deal closes, according to people familiar with those plans. Microsoft had said in its announcement Tuesday that Mr. Kotick “will continue to serve as CEO of Activision Blizzard,” and that after the deal closes “the Activision Blizzard business will report to Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer. ” But the companies have agreed that he will depart once the deal closes, the people said.
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Comment by legoman60Good.Comment by VictorVoltsPogggggggComment by novadudewell ppl got what they wanted lol but really hes too rich to even care probablyComment by AmiinmoroGood riddanceComment by 910590Dunder Mifflin is a part of sob-rayComment by baneozanWords I never thought I would hear my entire life of playing WoW....
Microsoft buying Activision, Holy hell!

What's next? Few years later Jeff Bezos buy's Activision off Microsoft!Comment by MahalnulYES!Comment by kragraghDon’t worry, he will leave with millionsComment by megablastThere is hopeComment by Troy2SlickIt was time for a change, he’s going to be financially well off for the rest of his life, so I’m sure he’s not too worried about it.Comment by NicdeadExcellentComment by zomgzfinallyComment by Fah87well ppl got what they wanted lol but really hes too rich to even care probablyComment by BecausemagicSo reading this:

"according to people familiar with those plans."

There is nothing OFFICAL saying he will leave after the deal is finalized some time in 2023. This is just speculation from some possible "insiders". We need to have an official statement saying he is stepping down or this is worthless.Comment by LostsinclairBye, Felicia.Comment by NikyouBobby cashed out pretty well, he will get % from the sale and he will get paid for leaving the CEO position (as stated in his contract).Comment by xposeMake azeroth great againComment by Kerathraswell ppl got what they wanted lol but really hes too rich to even care probablyComment by EldrichSo reading this:

"according to people familiar with those plans."

There is nothing OFFICAL saying he will leave after the deal is finalized some time in 2023. This is just speculation from some possible "insiders". We need to have an official statement saying he is stepping down or this is worthless.Comment by HawkseyezGood. Now maybe I can play the games I love and not feel like I'm contributing to the abuse of women in the workplace. Are alot of players like me. Don't muck it up Microsoft.

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