Martinez’s role will involve revamping the culture at Blizzard as the company seeks to course-correct following last year’s sexual harassment scandal.
Shareholder groups are demanding records of the company’s deal with Microsoft in an effort to gauge the fairness of the valuation.
“We believe the proposal is neither necessary nor in the best interests of our Company or our shareholders,” the board said.
The CWA filed the complaint alleging that Activision Blizzard is retaliating against employees who are discussing working conditions at the company.
The outspoken investment group claims “Microsoft’s offer fails to properly value Activision.”
Two top lawyers are no longer involved in the case.
The appointment of Hines comes amid a host of legal troubles for the embattled company.
The move follows a strike and a vote to unionize from the QA department at Raven Software.
The move comes as Raven workers seek recognition of an official union.
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