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Hasbro brings in veteran Blizzard senior exec John Hight as Wizards of the Coast, digital gaming president

Gaming giant Hasbro has named long-serving Blizzard senior exec John Hight as its new president of Wizards of the Coast and digital gaming, three months after the resignation of former incumbent Cynthia Williams.

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Wizards of the Coast, Magic: The Gathering continue to outperform as Hasbro’s deep cost-cutting raises profits

Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons owner Hasbro has recorded a jump in profits in the first quarter of 2024, on the back of continued strength from Wizards of the Coast and Magic, and an ongoing cost-cutting programme which has so far involved the planned layoffs of nearly 2,000 people.

Mike Didymus-True
24 April 2024

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Hasbro Gaming, Wizards of the Coast president Cynthia Williams resigns after two years in role

Cynthia Williams, the president of Hasbro's digital gaming arm and Magic: The Gathering and D&D publisher Wizards of the Coast, has resigned from the company after two years in the role.