| John Hight | |
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| General Information | |
| Status | Active: Bloomburrow to present |
John Hight is the current President and CEO/COO of Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming at Hasbro. He took the position left vacant by Cynthia Williams on July 18, 2024.[1]
Description[ | ]
Hight previously served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Warcraft franchise at Blizzard Entertainment, overseeing all development and commercial activities for World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, and Warcraft Rumble. During his 12-year tenure at Blizzard, John directed development efforts for multiple World of Warcraft expansions, Diablo III: Reaper of Souls, and Diablo III on consoles. Hight's appointment marks another step in Hasbro’s strategic focus on digital experiences and video games.
As President, Hight's role includes oversight of Hasbro’s network of gaming studios and digital licensing agreements. He is also lead strategist for Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons.
According to Hight, he has been a loyal and fan of Magic and D&D.[2]
References[ | ]
- ↑ Hasbro Announces Two New Leaders to Complete Executive Team. Businesswire.com (July 18, 2024).
- ↑ John Hight (July 19, 2024). "Feel like I’ve rolled a 20 with this one…". Twitter.