Kristen Hines has been named as the new chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer at embattled publisher Activision Blizzard.
Hines’ appointment comes after a year of damaging headlines which have shone light on Activision Blizzard’s company culture, including numerous allegations of misconduct and abuse.
Controversial Activision Blizzard boss Bobby Kotick – who remains in place, at least while the company’s sale to Microsoft is finalised – welcomed Hines’ hiring today.