Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Bobby Kotick is officially leaving Activision Blizzard on Dec. 29, after more than three decades as CEO of the gaming giant, following Microsoft’s $69 billion takeover of the company.
With his exit, Microsoft Gaming has appointed Matt Booty, president of game content and studios, to oversee the Activision Blizzard teams.
Now reporting into Booty, a 23-year Microsoft veteran, are: Thomas Tippl, vice chairman, Activision Blizzard; Rob Kostich, president, Activision Publishing; Mike Ybarra, president, Blizzard Entertainment; and King president Tjodolf Sommestad.
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer announced Booty’s appointment and other management changes in a memo to staff Wednesday. Activision Blizzard confirmed news, first reported by the Verge.
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