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Content warning: This story contains description of alleged sexual assault.The Activision Blizzard board of directors has said it remains confident in CEO Bobby Kotick amid allegations he knew about the company’s sexual misconduct for years.In a news release from earlier today (November 16), the board said it “remains committed to the goal of making Activision Blizzard the most welcoming and inclusive company in the industry.

Content warning: This story contains description of alleged sexual assault.The co-head of Call of Duty developer Treyarch, Dan Bunting, has quit the studio following a report in the Wall Street Journal.The report, which also points at Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick as being aware of the allegations, reveals that Bunting was the focus of an internal investigation in 2019 over claims that he sexually harassed a female employee in 2017.

Content warning: This story contains description of alleged sexual assault.A new report alleges that not only has Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick been aware of sexual misconduct claims within the company since 2018, he reportedly told his assistant that he would “have her killed” in a voicemail left in 2006.A report by the Wall Street Journal alleges that in 2018, Kotick was informed via email that a female employee had been raped in 2016 and, in 2017, pressured by a male supervisor to

The CEO of Activision Blizzard, maker of popular video games like Call of Duty, Overwatch and World of Warcraft, conceded widespread failures to protect workers and outlined sweeping changes.

Activision Blizzard, has voluntarily reduced his income until the company has met new self-imposed targets in response to a raft of sexual harassment and discrimination allegations.In an open letter to employees, Kotick says he has asked Activision Blizzard’s Board of Directors to reduce his pay to “the lowest amount California law will allow” until the company has “achieved […] transformational gender-related goals and other commitments”.Kotick says this means $62,500 (£45,500) for this year.

a lawsuit filed Monday, also agreed to strengthen policies and programs to prevent harassment and discrimination and develop software and training programs to improve workplace policies and practices for employers across the technology industry, it said.“There is no place anywhere at our company for discrimination, harassment, or unequal treatment of any kind,” Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick said in a statement. “And I am grateful to the employees who bravely shared their experiences.

investigations by the Security and Exchange Commission and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for the past four months. CEO Bobby Kotick (pictured above) in his statement said they are cooperating with all investigations and “there is no place anywhere” in the company for discrimination, harassment, or unequal treatment of any kind.Earlier this week the SEC launched in investigation into the company that included allegations of sexual misconduct and workplace discrimination.

Activision Blizzard is being investigated by the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission following allegations of sexual harassment and workplace misconduct.The latest report comes from The Wall Street Journal where it was reported that the SEC has subpoenaed the company along with several current and former employees – including CEO Bobby Kotick – following the publisher’s handling of the lawsuit filed by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing in July.SEC is reportedly looking

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick addressed the company’s ongoing sexual harassment lawsuit and action surrounding further allegations.Speaking to investors during a second-quarter 2021 financial results call yesterday (August 3), Kotick has stated “people will be held accountable for their actions” regarding allegations of sexual harassment and a “frat boy culture” at Activision Blizzard.Regarding recent commitments to change, Kotick said:“That commitment means that we will not just

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Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has apologised and detailed how the business will move forward following a week of sexual harassment allegations and an ongoing lawsuit.Kotick issued the letter last night (July 27) on Activision Blizzard’s investor page. The CEO’s letter marks a major change in how the company has publicly addressed the lawsuit and allegations up until this point.Kotick sets out changes in the letter, listing five immediate actions Activision Blizzard will take.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorSUN VALLEY, Idaho — Brian Grazer and Bobby Kotick goofed around a little bit when they ran into each other in the driveway outside the Sun Valley Lodge.Grazer pretended to be announcing Kotick’s name in sports announcer fashion (“Bob-bee Kooo-tick”). But other than a little backslapping and mugging for a selfie by the chairman of Imagine Entertainment and the CEO of Activision Blizzard, Allen & Co.

Activision Blizzard has attracted controversy by approving CEO Bobby Kotick’s £111million ($155million) bonus.According to reports, 54 per cent of shareholders approved the vote for Kotick’s compensation plan, despite the efforts of CtW Investment Group, who had requested investors vote down the proposal (thanks to GamesIndustry.biz).The approval represents a dip from the previous year’s 56.8 per cent approval, which is the lowest that the approval rating has been in recent years.

Activision Blizzard has announced plans to “triple the size” of several of its development teams by the end of next year.During its Q1 2021 earnings call on May 4, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick revealed that the company is looking to hire more than 2000 developers in the next two years, citing greater “demand” for the company’s content and games.

Activision Blizzard have announced that the Call of Duty franchise has generated around £19.5billion ($27billion) in revenue since 2003.The figure was announced during Activision Blizzard’s latest earnings call.

Activision Blizzard has several free-to-play mobile games set in the Warcraft universe under development.CEO Bobby Kotick spoke about the publisher’s plans for the long-running franchise during an earnings call on Thursday (February 4).

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick's total compensation fell slightly in 2019, from$30.8 million in 2018 to $30.1 million a year later. Kotick has been CEO of the company since 2008, after spearheading the merger of the two video game studios.

Activision Blizzard has appointed Helaine S. Klasky as its new chief communications officer, effective immediately.

Activision Blizzard has named longtime Google executive Daniel Alegre as its new president and COO, effective April 7. He will oversee the Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment and King Digital Entertainment businesses.