Who is Robert ‘Bobby’ Kotick? That will be the question on most West Ham fans mind’s this week as the American businessman is rumoured to be a potential new investor of the 2022/23 UEFA Europa Conference League champions.
Kotick’s name has been mentioned as a possible suitor to acquire a 10% shareholding in the Hammers, with Vanessa Gold and her family apparently keen to sell.
Who Is Robert ‘Bobby’ Kotick?
Robert ‘Bobby’ Kotick is an American businessman who serves as the CEO of Activision Blizzard, a US video game publisher. The world famous Call of Duty, Guitar Hero and World of Warcraft game series are the most famous products amongst Activision’s ranks.
Kotick has also served on the board of the Coca-Cola Company and Yahoo, and he is set to leave his post at Activision by the end of December 2023 after Microsoft acquired the company for $75 billion. The deal was completed in October 2023, paving the way for Kotick to try new ventures, with West Ham apparently in his sights.
American Robert “Bobby” Kotick is a name of a potential investor in West Ham. The long term CEO of Activision Blizzard, home of the famous Call of Duty game is due to step down at the end of this month after a $75 billion acquisition by Microsoft. Kotick owns four million… pic.twitter.com/yxP4nduP4K
— West Ham Football (@westhamfootball) December 12, 2023
Robert ‘Bobby’ Kotick’s Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Robert ‘Bobby’ Kotrick’s net worth is listed at $600 million. Other sources vary, with Forbes listing Kotick’s net worth at £694 million and The Richest suggesting he is worth a staggering $7 billion. Whatever it is, he’ll certainly be able to get his feet under the table at West Ham United.
It was back in 1983 when Kotick made his move in the business world, starting his own technology company called Arktronics with a university friend. Steve Wynn, an American real estate developer, invested into the company and after a meeting with Steve Jobs, Kotick dropped out of university and focused on Arktronics full time. Acting as the springboard to making his mark in the business world.
Robert ‘Bobby’ Kotrick To West Ham
Activision Blizzard is the world’s largest and most profitable western interactive entertainment company over the last 30 years. If, and it’s a very big if, Robert ‘Bobby’ Kotrick does come on board at West Ham, he will have a wealth of experience and business acumen to help push the Hammers to the next level.
When a new investor is linked with a club, especially in the Premier League, the news can be met with a mixture of emotions. Sometimes it’s excitement, sometimes it’s apprehension and sometimes it’s pure uncertainty. Whatever happens at West Ham in the coming months, the Hammers will need to stay focused about events on the pitch. With that in mind, David Moyes’ side are back in top-flight action on Sunday, where the best UK betting sites make them 5/4 match favourites to beat Wolves.
Add Sportslens to your Google News Feed!
