Activision Blizzard appoints Kristen Hines as new diversity boss

Activision Blizzard announced that it has appointed Kristen Hines as its chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer. Hines joins the company on April 25.

Hines formerly worked at Accenture as the managing director of its global inclusion, diversity, and equity practice. With Activision, Hines will work with the leadership team to “implement programs and policies that foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace environment.” She will report to Julie Hodges, the company’s chief people officer.