Former CEO of ESPN and MLG Co-Founder Join Activision Blizzard’s Esports Division

Activision Blizzard today announced a new division that will build on the company’s competitive gaming leadership by creating all-new ways to deliver the best-in-class fan experience across games, platforms and geographies, furthering the development of its esports ecosystem. Former CEO of ESPN and the NFL Network Steve Bornstein will serve as the division’s Chairman and Mike Sepso, who was most recently a co-founder and president of Major League Gaming, will serve as its Senior Vice President.