Hasbro welcomes John Hight as President of Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming

Hasbro has appointed John Hight as President of Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming.

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.

As President, his 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.

“I admire John’s career focus on fostering community,” said Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks.

“He is a true embodiment of our mission to bring people together through play. 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.”