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Times are a-changing for Blizzard – following its acquisition by Microsoft a few months back, the company lost hundreds of personnel after job cuts affected over 1,900 employees across Microsoft’s gaming divisions, including Blizzard President Mike Ybarra.
With that being said, it looks like Blizzard has finally transitioned under new leadership with company president Johanna Faries, who officially takes over on February 5. Faries has previously held key positions in the National Football League (NFL) and Call of Duty eSports, to name a couple. In an official post on the Blizzard news page, she writes:
“Though my official first day with you all is February 5, I want to let you know immediately that it is an honor to join you next week in this new capacity. I do so humbly and in awe of all that Blizzard has stood for and delivered to the world for over thirty years… The loss of talented teammates in recent days is hard to hold side-by-side with the immense excitement I feel about joining Blizzard – and building on the momentum you’ve created for Blizzard’s next chapter.”
“… I am committed to doing everything I can to help Blizzard thrive, with care and consideration for you and for our games, each unique and special in their own right. I’m optimistic about our ability to serve our current and future player communities, and to further amplify the shared passion for greatness, polish, and creative mastery that is a hallmark of Blizzard’s approach to game-making.”
This new development follows Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard back in October 2023, a deal summing up to around $69 billion.
Source: Blizzard
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