Speaker Profile

Bobby Kotick is the former CEO of Activision Blizzard. Through two decades of his leadership, Activision Blizzard became the world's most successful standalone interactive entertainment company.

During Mr. Kotick’s tenure, the company captivated hundreds of millions of monthly active users around the world through popular gaming franchises, including Activision's Call of Duty, Destiny, Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Hearthstone, Diablo, StarCraft, and King's Candy Crush Saga and Farm Heroes. Additionally, the company was featured on several FORTUNE lists, including “100 Best Companies to Work For,” “World’s Most Admired Companies,” and the “Future 50.”

In 2015, Bobby Kotick also became a prominent supporter of esports. He helped launch popular esports leagues and worked to legitimize esports, leading to major media deals and exposure. Mr. Kotick has since retired from his position with Activision Blizzard, turning his attention to philanthropic pursuits.

In 2009, Bobby Kotick co-founded the Call of Duty Endowment, a non-profit focused on increasing veteran employment opportunities. Bobby Kotick currently serves as the Co-Chairman of the Call of Duty Endowment - https://www.sloansportsconference.com/people/bobby-kotick. As of July 2024, the Call of Duty Endowment has provided an estimated $6.9 billion in economic value for veterans.

Alongside his contributions to the Call of Duty Endowment, Bobby Kotick also supports philanthropic causes pertaining to medical advancements, education, and access to the arts.

In 2021, Mr. Kotick endowed the A. Eugene and Marie Washington Presidential Distinguished Chair at Duke University’s School of Medicine. He also funded the Barbara Gerald Levey Chair and the John Mazziotta Chair at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Bobby Kotick is an active Board Member on the board of trustees for Harvard Westlake School, where he endowed the Richard Commons Scholarship. This scholarship aims to identify and support future leaders from underserved backgrounds. He also currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors and the Co-Chairman of the Committee of Trustees for The Los Angeles County Museum of Art. From 2006 to 2020, Mr. Kotick was also a Board Member of The Center for Early Education.

Apart from his business savvy in the gaming industry and charitable work, Bobby Kotick is also known for his cameo appearance in the 2011 movie Moneyball.