An Activision Blizzard executive who played a central role in the videogame company’s response to sexual-harassment allegations last year is stepping down.
Frances F. Townsend joined the Call of Duty publisher in March 2021 as executive vice president for corporate affairs, corporate secretary and chief compliance officer. Her last day is Friday, after which she will become a senior adviser to the company’s board and chief executive, Bobby Kotick, Mr. Kotick wrote in a late Thursday email to staff viewed by The Wall Street Journal.
