Recently, according to foreign media VGC, Activision Blizzard has appointed Kristen Hines as the new chief diversity and inclusion officer. Hines will join the company and senior leadership team on April 25 to report to Chief People Officer Julie Hodges.
Hines will take a leadership role in delivering on Activision Blizzard's commitment to increase the number of women and non-binary people by 50 percent over the next five years. Activision Blizzard said Hines will also work with all of its game teams to "ensure that the game design incorporates a diverse and inclusive perspective, including storyline, character development, gameplay, and community interaction." ”
Prior to joining Activision Blizzard, Haynes was a Managing Director at Accenture, where he was responsible for the company's global inclusion, diversity and equity practices. She also advises clients on operating models, organizational design, HR strategy, and employee experience.
Haynes said he was pleased to join Activision Blizzard and looked forward to building a workplace for the company that values transparency, fairness and inclusion. "The game has amazing potential to connect global communities and showcase heroes from a variety of backgrounds. I look forward to playing a role in expanding the talent landscape and bringing a more engaging experience to a wide range of players." ”