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Activision Blizzard makes three new major leadership appointments

Activision Blizzard has made appointments for three leadership positions, with all of them coming from within the company. Activision Blizzard is one of the biggest gaming companies in the world. It publishes giant hits like Call of Duty and owns Overwatch and World of Warcraft developer Blizzard. It also owns Candy Crush Saga studio King.

Rob Kostich has served as Call of Duty’s executive vice president and general manager for 10 years. He is now president of Activision. Call of Duty has become one of the most successful game franchises in history. The first-person shooter series regularly puts out a top-seller every year. In total, Kostich has been with Activision for 15 years.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.