Bobby's back

The former Activision Blizzard CEO has joined the board of directors at Skydance, the company formed by Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery.

pcgamer.com ·2h ago

Former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has returned to the video game industry as an independent director on the board of Skydance Media, a company created after the acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery by Paramount. Skydance CEO David Ellison praised Kotick's leadership and experience in building successful franchises, noting his ability to anticipate changes in consumer engagement with entertainment.

Kotick's tenure at Activision Blizzard was marked by controversy, including allegations of unlawful harassment and discrimination, which were settled in 2023. Skydance, now a conglomerate with various media companies and brands, has merged its gaming divisions under Paramount Games, which will be led by Kotick.

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