Activision Blizzard announced the election of Lulu Cheng Meservey to the company’s board of directors. In addition, the company announced that Kerry Carr will be nominated for election to the company’s board of directors at Activision Blizzard’s 2022 annual meeting of stockholders.
Meservey joined the Board on 16 April and is serving on the Workplace Responsibility Committee. Meservey will stand for re-election to the Board at the Company’s 2022 Annual Meeting. If elected, Carr will serve on the audit committee.
Hendrik J. Hartong III and Casey Wasserman have chosen not to stand for re-election at the 2022 Annual Meeting. Their service as directors will conclude upon the election of directors at the 2022 Annual Meeting.
“The addition of Lulu as a director and Kerry as a director nominee is a continuation of our Board refreshment process and underscores our commitment to broadening the skills, experiences, and diverse backgrounds of our directors. On behalf of the entire Board, I want to thank Henk and Casey for their commitment to Activision Blizzard over the years. Their strategic leadership and counsel have been invaluable, and we are extremely grateful to them both,” said lead independent director Robert Morgado.
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick said, “Lulu and Kerry will add important skills and experience as we continue to focus on building an exemplary workplace to make great games.”
Meservey said, “It is a privilege to join Activision Blizzard’s Board at such a crucial juncture in the Company’s history, as big opportunities lie ahead and the mission to connect people around the world is more important than ever. I look forward to bringing my experience to the Company as it delivers on key priorities for employees, shareholders, and players worldwide.”
Carr said, “I am excited about the prospect of joining the Board of Activision Blizzard, a world-class entertainment company with a great foundation and significant opportunity ahead. The Company has made some important strategic and cultural advances and I hope to be elected so I can be part of the efforts to further progress the company’s plans for the future.”