Hasbro, Inc. has announced the appointment of John Hight will join as President of Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming.
John Hight, a gaming industry titan, joins Hasbro as President of Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming. John 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 console. John's addition marks a significant step in Hasbro’s strategic focus on digital experiences and video games.
“I admire John’s career focus on fostering community. He is a true embodiment of our mission to bring people together through play,” said Chris Cocks. “John’s love of D&D and Magic: The Gathering, combined with his leadership in video games, will be crucial as we expand our digital offerings to deliver what our fans crave.”
As President, John’s role will include oversight of Hasbro’s network of gaming studios and digital licensing agreements. He will also lead strategy for Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons while driving continued global growth for the division and uncovering new storytelling tabletop and digital experiences.
