Forbes Magazine today reported that video game publishing giant Activision’s boss, Robert Kotick took home close to $15 million in the year 2008 for his work and faithful overseeing of some of your favorite games.
Activision is behind some of the world’s most popular and money-making franchises including all things Guitar Hero, Call of Duty, and World of Warcraft, so a gargantuan compensation rate for the executive is not wholly unexpected, but fascinating nonetheless.
Say what you want about the 46 year-old and his business tactics, but since 1991, the year Kotick took over as CEO and Chairman, the company has done damn well for itself and its constituents.
Thirsting for exact figures? GamaSutra reports: “The precise amount is reportedly $14,950,102.00, just $899,560 of which is his actual salary. Millions in options and incentives plus a $5 million bonus combines to comprise the total year’s earnings.”
