Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) |
Position |
| Daniel L. Rosensweig |
President & Chief Executive Officer, RedOctane |
| Michael J. Griffith |
President & Chief Executive Officer, Activision Publishing |
| Michael Morhaime |
President & Chief Executive Officer, Blizzard Entertainment |
| Robert A. Kotick |
President & Chief Executive Officer |
| Ann Weiser |
Chief Human Resources Officer |
| Brad Jakeman |
Chief Creative Officer |
| Brian Hodous |
Chief Customer Officer |
| George L. Rose |
Chief Legal Officer |
| Jean-Francoise Grollemund |
Chief Merger Officer |
| Thomas Tippl |
Chief Financial Officer |
| Robin Kaminsky |
Executive Vice President, Publishing |
| Joerg Trouvain |
Senior Vice President, European Publ |
| Will Kassoy |
Senior Vice President, Global Brand Mgmt |
| Kim Salzer |
Vice President of Global Brand Management |
| Mark Meadows |
Vice President, Marketing |
| Maryanne Lataif |
Vice President, Corp Comm |
| Dave Oxford |
General Manager |
| David Crane |
Founder |
| Michelle Nino-Schroder |
Director, Corp Comm |
| Ashley Dyer |
Senior Manager, Comm |
| Geri Weinfeld |
Senior Manager, IV |
| Jeff Muench |
Brand Manager |
| Jim Bull |
Sales Manager |
| Ryh-Ming C. Poon |
Manager, Corp Comm |
| Bill Black |
Producer |
| Charles J. Huebner |
Head of Worldwide Studios, Activision Publishing |
| Chris Rickwood |
Composer |
| Ed Clune |
|
| Mark Campion |
|
| Mike Restifo |
|
| Nat Burgess |
|
| Peter Thomas |
|
| Simon Dope |
|
| Tim Riley |
Worldwide Executive |
Board of Directors
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
President & Chief Executive Officer, RedOctane |
Current |
| Adobe Systems Incorporated |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Mail.com Media Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| ZDNet, Inc. |
President & Chief Executive Officer |
Former |
| CNET Networks, Inc. |
President |
Former |
| Yahoo! Inc. |
Chief Operating Officer |
Former |
| Ziff Davis Media Inc. |
Vice President and Publisher of PC Magazine |
Former |
| Quadrangle Group LLC |
Operating Principal |
Former |
Mr. Griffith has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Activision Publishing, a subsidiary of Activision Blizzard and Activision's primary operating unit until the consummation of the combination of Activision and Vivendi Games, and Principal Executive Officer of Activision Blizzard since June 2005. Prior to joining Activision Blizzard, Mr. Griffith served in a number of executive level positions at The Procter & Gamble Company, a manufacturer of consumer goods products, from 1981 to 2005, including President of The Procter & Gamble Company's Global Beverage Division from 2002 to 2005, Vice President and General Manager, Coffee Products from 1999 to 2002 and Vice President and General Manager of Fabric & Home Care-Japan and Korea and Fabric & Home Care Strategic Planning-Asia for The Procter & Gamble Company from 1997 to 1999. Mr. Griffith holds a B.A. degree from Albion College and an M.B.A. degree from the University of Michigan.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
President & Chief Executive Officer, Activision Publishing |
Current |
| Procter & Gamble |
President, Global Beverage |
Former |
| University of Michigan |
MBA in finance & strategic planning |
Former |
| Albion College |
B.A. degree in mathematics, computer science and economics |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
President & Chief Executive Officer, Blizzard Entertainment |
Current |
| Blizzard Entertainment |
President & CEO |
Former |
| Blizzard Entertainment |
Blizzard's President |
Former |
| Blizzard Entertainment |
Co-Founder |
Former |
| University of California, Los Angeles |
B.S., Electrical Engineering |
Former |
President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Kotick has been a director and Principal Executive Officer of Activision Blizzard since February 1991 and was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Activision Blizzard from February 1991 until July 2008, when he became President and Chief Executive Officer of Activision Blizzard in connection with the combination of Activision and Vivendi Games. Mr. Kotick is also a member of the Board of Trustees for The Center for Early Education, is Chairman of the Committee of Trustees at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Tony Hawk Foundation.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
President & Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Tony Hawk Foundation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Chairman |
Former |
| Yahoo! Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Chief Human Resources Officer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Chief Creative Officer |
Current |
| The Advertising Club of NY |
Director |
Current |
| Macy's, Inc. |
Executive Vice President, Corporate Marketing |
Former |
| Citigroup Inc. |
Managing Director, Global Advertising |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Vice Chairman & Chief Corporate Officer |
Current |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Vivendi Games |
CEO |
Former |
| Universal Studios |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| Vivendi Games |
Vice Chairman & Chief Corporate Officer |
Former |
| Universal Studios |
Executive Vice President |
Former |
| The Seagram Company, Ltd. |
|
Former |
| Universal Music Group |
Vice Chairman |
Former |
| University of Chicago |
M.B.A. |
Former |
Mr. Rose became Chief Legal Officer of Activision Blizzard in July 2008 in connection with the combination of Activision and Vivendi Games and was Chief Legal Officer of Activision Publishing from September 2007 until the transaction was consummated. Mr. Rose joined Activision Blizzard in July 1995 and held various positions of increasing responsibility within the Business and Legal Affairs Department since that time, including serving as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Activision Blizzard from April 2000 until September 2007. Prior to joining Activision Blizzard, Mr. Rose was in private practice in Los Angeles from 1986 to 1995. Mr. Rose holds a B.B.A. degree from the University of Michigan and a J.D. degree from Harvard Law School.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Chief Legal Officer |
Current |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Secretary |
Current |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
General Counsel, Secretary & Senior Vice President |
Former |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
General Counsel |
Former |
| Phelps & Phillips, Llp |
|
Former |
| Harvard Law School |
Law Degree |
Former |
| University of Michigan |
Undergraduate |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Chief Merger Officer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Chief Financial Officer, Activision Publishing |
Former |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Principal Financial & Accounting Officer |
Former |
| Procter & Gamble |
Head of Investor Relations and Shareholder Services |
Former |
| Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration |
Master's Degree, Economics & Social Sciences |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Executive Vice President, Publishing |
Current |
| PepsiCo, Inc. |
Vice President, National Promotions and Customer Marketing |
Former |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Head, Global Brand Management |
Former |
| Revlon, Inc. |
|
Former |
| Johnson & Johnson |
|
Former |
| The University of North Carolina |
B.A |
Former |
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
B.A. |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Senior Vice President, European Publ |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Senior Vice President, Global Brand Mgmt |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Vice President of Global Brand Management |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Vice President, Marketing |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Vice President, Corp Comm |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
General Manager |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Skyworks LLC. |
Chief Technology Officer |
Current |
| Advergame |
Chief Technology Officer |
Current |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Founder |
Current |
| Classic Gaming Expo |
|
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Director, Corp Comm |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Senior Manager, Comm |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Senior Manager, IV |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Brand Manager |
Current |
Array
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Strategic Marketing Partners, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Manager, Corp Comm |
Current |
Bill Black is an independent sound effects designer and voice-over producer who got his start with Activision. He now runs his own game audio services company, and offers help with acting, directing, producing, audio engineering, editing and sound effects design.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Producer |
Current |
| Gamasutra |
Independent Sound Effects Designer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Head of Worldwide Studios, Activision Publishing |
Current |
Mr. Rickwood is a music composer with over 15 years of experience and numerous game title credits for Cartoon Network, Activision, World Touch Gaming, Majesco, Capcom, and THQ. He holds a Masters of Music from the University of North Texas. Mr. Rickwood is a Board Member of the International Game Developers' Association Atlanta Chapter Advisory Board. He currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.), a professional non-profit organization established to educate the masses in regards to interactive audio.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| World Touch Gaming, Inc. |
Composer |
Current |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Composer |
Current |
| The Cartoon Network, LP |
Composer |
Current |
| Capcom Co., Ltd. |
Composer |
Current |
| Game Music Central |
|
Current |
| Georgia Game Developers Association, Inc. |
Treasurer |
Current |
| University of North Texas |
Masters of Music |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| PC Gaming Alliance |
Senior Manager, Central Technology, Activision Publishing |
Current |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
|
Current |
| PC Gaming Alliance |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Caere Corporation |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Polyfuel Inc |
Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Transocean Ltd |
|
Current |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Polyfuel Inc |
Executive Director |
Former |
| University of California, Berkeley |
B.S. In Business |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
|
Current |
| PC Gaming Alliance |
Board Member |
Current |
| University of California, San Diego |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Corum Group, Ltd. |
Executive Vice President |
Current |
| Corum Corporation |
|
Current |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Yale College |
Undergraduate Degree In Japanese Literature |
Former |
| University of California, Los Angeles |
Degree |
Former |
Peter Thomas is one of Future Rhythm's certified Digidesign Pro Tools Instructors. With over 10 years of experience working in the music scene, Peter brings his expertise as a professional musician, recording engineer, and instructor to Future Rhythm. Peter started his involvement in music as a drummer. Peter has had the opportunity to perform alongside some of Los Angeles' finest jazz figures, as well as rock and pop acts. In addition to teaching Pro Tools at Future Rhythm, Peter also teaches the Basics of Recording & Engineering Class. Peter does freelancing both as a recording engineer and as a drummer, performs with several groups in the Bay Area, and works for Activision on the popular Guitar Hero video game series.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Future Rhythm |
Engineer |
Current |
| Peter Thomas Music |
Professional Experience |
Current |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Foothill College |
Instructor |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Edseldopedotcom |
|
Current |
| University of Florida |
|
Former |
As Worldwide Executive of Music at Activision, Inc., Tim Riley directs all activities concerning the integration of music into the company's leading franchises such as Guitar Hero, Tony Hawk, Spider-Man and Call of Duty. With more than 16 years of experience in the music industry, Riley has brought established acts such as The Rolling Stones, Jay-Z, Beastie Boys and Johnny Cash to Activision's games, as well as award-winning composers such as Graeme Revelle. Riley has been at the forefront of industry innovation, including creating the appearance of artists such as Green Day's Billie Joe, Travis Barker and Snoop Dogg as characters within the games themselves. Formerly, Mr. Riley held A&R positions at some of the industry's top record labels including Jive, Giant/Revolution, Warner Bros., and Geffen. He has served as music coordinator the CMJ Music Marathon and is a voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, in addition to participating on the nominations panel for the music committee of the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Worldwide Executive |
Current |
| Independent Music Awards |
Worldwide Executive of Music, Activision, Inc. |
Current |
Mr. Kelly has held various positions of responsibility with Activision since 1991, including serving as a director of Activision since July 1995 and as Co-Chairman of Activision since October 1998. Mr. Kelly holds a B.A. degree in accounting from Rutgers University and a J.D. degree from Fordham University School of Law.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Co-Chairman |
Current |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
President |
Former |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| Ict, Inc. |
Director |
Former |
| Fordham University Law School |
J.D. Degree |
Former |
| Fordham University Law School |
Law Degree |
Former |
| Rutgers University |
B.A. Degree In Accounting |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Vivendi Universal S.A. |
Senior Vice President, Human Resources |
Current |
| Vivendi Universal Games |
Chairman |
Current |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Co-Chairman |
Current |
| Vivendi Games |
Chairman |
Current |
| Vivendi Universal Games International SA |
Chairman |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Rock and Roll Hall of Fame |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Robin Hood Foundation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Universal Music Group |
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer |
Former |
| Columbia University |
B.A. Degree |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Vivendi Games |
Senior Vice President & Head, Legal Department |
Current |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| New York University School of Law |
Degree |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Vivendi Games |
Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| The Random House Group, Ltd. |
President, Corporate Development, Random House Ventures & Executive Vice President |
Current |
| Audible, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| The Princeton Review, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Xlibris Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Principius |
Director |
Current |
| Ebrary, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Vocel, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Reading Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Princeton University Press |
|
Former |
| Bertelsmann AG |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Harvard Business School |
M.B.A. degree |
Former |
| Harvard University |
MBA |
Former |
| Princeton University |
B.A. Degree |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Bacardi Limited |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| St. John's University |
M.B.A. Degree In Taxation |
Former |
| Queens College |
B.A. Degree In Accounting |
Former |
Mr. Morgado has been a director of Activision since February 1997 and currently serves as chairperson of both the Compensation Committee and the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Morgado is Chairman of Maroley Media Group, a media entertainment investment company he established in 1995. He previously served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Warner Music Group, Inc. from 1985 to 1995. Mr. Morgado serves on the boards of directors of the Maui Arts & Cultural Center and New Milford Hospital in Connecticut. He is also a member of the board of managers of Nest Top, LLC, the controlling shareholder of Nest Family and Nest Learning Systems, a children's entertainment company. Mr. Morgado holds a B.A. degree from Chaminade University of Honolulu and an M.P.A. degree from The State University of New York.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Activision Blizzard, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| New Milford Hospital |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Maui Arts & Cultural Center |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Nest Family Entertainment Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Nest Family Entertainment Inc. |
Member |
Current |
| Warner Music Group Corporation |
Chief Executive Office |
Former |
| Nest Family Entertainment Inc. |
Manager |
Former |
| Warner Music Group Corporation |
Chairman |
Former |
| The State University of New York |
M.P.A. Degree |
Former |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu |
B.A. Degree |
Former |
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