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Roblox Expands Board of Directors with the Addition
of Dennis Durkin
San Mateo, Calif. – March 20, 2026 – Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX), a global immersive gaming and creation platform, today announced the expansion of its Board of Directors with the appointment of Dennis Durkin. Durkin will join as an independent director and serve on the Audit and Compliance Committee and the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee. Durkin has nearly thirty years of experience in the technology and video game sectors, most recently serving as Chief Financial Officer and President of Emerging Businesses at Activision Blizzard.
“Our goal is to enable high-fidelity experiences that run seamlessly on any device, anywhere in the world,” said David Baszucki, founder and CEO of Roblox. “Dennis has spent his career navigating the complexities of the global gaming market, and his expertise will be a significant asset as we continue to build out our integrated platform. We are excited to have his leadership on the board as we scale Roblox and expand how people connect through immersive content.”
“I have long admired Roblox’s ability to empower creators and provide a truly integrated platform at incredible scale. The Roblox team has built something very unique that has the potential to go far beyond traditional gaming and I am honored to join the board at such a pivotal time in the Company’s growth journey,” said Dennis Durkin.
Durkin also held a number of positions at Microsoft Corporation, including Corporate Vice President, and Chief Operating & Financial Officer of Microsoft’s Interactive Entertainment Business, which included Xbox, Xbox Live, and the games business. During his time at Microsoft, he also worked in corporate development and strategy, including overseeing pan-European activity. Durkin currently serves on the Board of Directors of webAI, Oura Health, and On Holding AG, where he is the Chair of its Audit Committee.
Durkin holds a B.A. in government from Dartmouth College and an M.B.A. from Harvard University.
About Roblox
Roblox is an immersive gaming and creation platform that offers people millions of ways to be together, inviting its community to explore, create and share endless unique experiences. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together – in a world that's safe, civil, and optimistic. To achieve this vision, we are building an innovative company that, together with the Roblox community, has the ability to strengthen our social fabric and support economic growth for people around the world. For more about Roblox, please visit corp.roblox.com.
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Roblox Corporate Communications
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