Gaming News It’s just one step from CEO of one of the biggest video game companies in the world of soccer. The former Activision boss is preparing to convert back; no one could have imagined such a transfer
In a few days, Bobby Kotick will step down and hand over his position as CEO of Activision-Blizzard-King, one of the largest video game publishers, to one of his colleagues. After spending more than thirty years in this position at Activision and Activision-Blizzard, Kotick is preparing for a career change… and it could take him to the heart of the Premier League. He would like to join the ranks of investors at a club in the English capital!
That’s it, the first Xbox changes are happening at Activision-Blizzard
Let’s go back in time and return to one of the craziest series in video games: the announcement of the takeover of publisher Activision-Blizzard-King by the monster Microsoft. For months the matter took a lot of twists and turns and we had a feeling that a change was coming at the American publisher. It must be said that the company has experienced some scandals in recent years and that its reputation has suffered due to the demands of employees regarding their working conditions and the allegations against Bobby Kotick, the current CEO… for several days. Because yes, we recently received confirmation that Bobby Kotick would indeed be resigning his spot on December 29th.
Since the acquisition was announced, many have wanted Bobby Kotick gone, be it certain employees or a handful of players who were upset with the CEO’s antics. As we confirmed to you last week, Bobby Kotick will vacate his seat within two days, the first step in a restructuring planned by Xbox and Microsoft. However, if he has his critics, the soon-to-be ex-CEO was entitled to some news and a press release recognizing his work at the helm of the company for just over three decades. But where and how can you get back on your feet after all this time at the helm of one of the biggest video game publishers? A question to which Bobby Kotick may already have the answer.
Thanks to Activision, Bobby Kotick would have found the ideal sector to invest the acquired assets
Bobby Kotick will certainly say goodbye to his position as CEO of Activision-Blizzard-King under the leadership of Xbox, but he shouldn’t be that dissatisfied. As editor of VGCThe former future CEO benefits from a nice little financial parachute that gives him several hundred million dollars thanks to his shareholder status, as well as a severance payment that only applies in certain individual cases. In short, Bobby Kotick’s cash flow shouldn’t be in bad shape… and it could be useful for his next investment. Because yes, according to a journalist and podcaster, Bobby Kotick has found his next target and we didn’t expect this transformation back!
As editor of VGC, Sean Whetstone, West Ham journalist and podcaster, would have suspected a fairly strong interest from Bobby Kotick in West Ham Utd football club in the English capital. After the USA, he could fly to London and support the Newham District Club by entering the list of investors with the help of a stake estimated at 10%, which is intended to compensate for the share of the recently deceased co-president David Gold. According to journalist Bobby Kotick “ is a name that has been mentioned to me by a reliable source as someone potentially interested in investing in West Ham ». After video games, it might be difficult for the former future CEO to resist the call of the ball – proof that he has the resources to juggle and recover in many areas.
