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Bobby Kotick
Former Activision Blizzard CEO
Activision CEO, Sexual Harassment Culture
Overview
Bobby Kotick led Activision Blizzard for 30 years until Microsoft acquired the company. Under his leadership, the company developed a toxic "frat boy "culture with widespread sexual harassment, discrimination, and a "Cosby Suite "where executives allegedly assaulted women. He was accused of knowing about problems and failing to report them.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
DFEH LAWSUIT: California sued over harassment culture
COSBY SUITE: Executives allegedly assaulted women
SUICIDE: Employee took life amid harassment
KNEW AND DIDN'T REPORT: Hid misconduct from board
$18M SEC SETTLEMENT: Inadequate disclosure
THREATENED EMPLOYEE: Allegedly threatened to kill assistant
Related Investigations (1)
Criminal Charges & Violations
2 documented violations
California DFEHSexual harassment, discrimination(SETTLED)
SECDisclosure failures($18M SETTLEMENT)
Known Associates & Connections
Satya Nadella
Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard under Kotick
Les Moonves
Fellow media executive ousted amid misconduct allegations
Sources & Documentation
4 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- February 8, 1963
- Birthplace
- New York City
Education
- •University of Michigan
Key Timeline
February 8, 1963
Born in New York
1991
Becomes Activision CEO
2021
California DFEH lawsuit
2023
Leaves after Microsoft acquisition