Activision Blizzard boss Bobby Kotick departs in just a few days Eurogamer.net | Makemetechie.com Summary
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- Spencer's memo confirms the above leadership structure changes and also notes the departure of Lulu Meservey, Activision Blizzard's outspoken chief communications officer whose commentary via social media was frequently covered in the media during the Microsoft buyout process..
- In an internal memo to Microsoft staff shared online via The Verge, Spencer confirmed Kotick's 29th December departure date and wished Kotick and his family "the very best in his next chapter"..
- Kotick's reign lasted 32 years, during which time the company became one of the biggest and most influential video games publishers on the planet..
- "I am confident that Jill's leadership and support of the teams, along with her proven ability to build meaningful bridges back to Xbox, will further empower everyone at Bethesda to bring amazing experiences to our players..
- His departure this month is not unexpected - Activision Blizzard had previously confirmed Kotick's presence only until the end of this year to "ensure a smooth and seamless integration" following Microsoft's long-winded but ultimately successful $68.7bn acquisition..
- "I cannot adequately express the pride I have in the people who continue to contribute to our success and all those who have helped throughout my 32 years leading this company," Kotick wrote..
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