Bobby Kotick is the Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of the Call of Duty Endowment, a nonprofit focused on increasing veteran employment. The organization draws on its ties to the Call of Duty video game franchise to fundraise and build a supportive community for veterans through in-game promotions and events. The fundraising proceeds provide grants and support to leading organizations that help veterans find high-quality jobs after returning to civilian life.

Since its inception, the Call of Duty Endowment has ​​generated an estimated $6.9 billion in economic value for veterans and has helped place more than 125,000 veterans into quality jobs.

Bobby Kotick is also the founder and former Chief Executive Officer of Activision Blizzard. Throughout his career, Mr. Kotick spearheaded key business acquisitions and strategic decisions that grew Activision Blizzard into the world’s largest and most profitable interactive entertainment company. He oversaw the development of some of the world’s most valuable and beloved franchises, including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Candy Crush, Skylanders, Destiny, Diablo, and Guitar Hero.

In 2023, Bobby Kotick stepped down from his position at Activision Blizzard after a sale to Microsoft for approximately $70 billion and has since dedicated his time to supporting various charitable causes.

In addition to his philanthropic work with the Call of Duty Endowment, Bobby Kotick supports causes related to education, medicine, and the arts. He currently serves on the board of trustees for Harvard Westlake School. Additionally, he 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.

Bobby Kotick has also contributed to several leading medical institutions, supporting research and staffing. He donated to the Duke University School of Medicine in 2021, endowing the A. Eugene and Marie Washington Presidential Distinguished Chair, which rewards outstanding professors in neuroscience or related areas. He also donated to the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His donations to UCLA funded two endowed chairs, the Barbara Gerald Levey Endowed Chair and the John Mazziotta Chair.