Bobby Kotick will remain CEO of Activision Blizzard for another year until the sale to Microsoft closes

Despite complaints and lawsuits, 91% of shareholders support his stay in office.

Activision Blizzard’s executive director, Bobby Kotick, will be responsible for one more year from Activision-Blizzard’s board of directors and other board members, according to the votes of the shareholders at the last meeting held yesterday. Let’s remember that the video game giant is in the process of selling to Microsoft. May close in mid 2023 if everything goes right

Despite allegations against his figure by workers and small investor groups, the controversial businessman will eventually go on to lead the company responsible for Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Diablo and Overwatch. Actually did it with almost no oppositionDespite all the lawsuits and complaints filed against the company, it supports its permanence with 91%.

Activision Blizzard’s revamped governing body, “We will consider it carefully” whether to proceed with a proposed shareholder report on efforts to address alleged workplace bullying within the organization. Recall that an investigation commissioned by the company a few days ago denied the existence of widespread harassment and relieved executives of responsibility. Finally, a non-binding advisory recommendation regarding the remuneration of the Company’s senior executives and voted against the appointment of an employee representative.

Although expected, the news was not well received on the networks, but given the sales situation Activision Blizzard went through, a change in executive direction was unlikely until Satya Nadella, Phil Spencer, and the company took over. The company is in a fast-moving operation.

The future of Bobby Kotick has not yet been officially discussed. There seems to be talk about possible bonuses if a few points are met.