John Hight is set to step down as president of Wizards of the Coast on September 1, according to a filing submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission on July 27. The update signals an upcoming leadership change at the Hasbro-owned games division.
Hight had been in the role for about two years. He joined Wizards of the Coast after working at Blizzard, making his appointment notable across the video game and tabletop business landscape.
Based on the filing, the key confirmed detail is the timing of his departure. The available information does not outline further context beyond the notice that he will leave the position at the start of September.
Wizards of the Coast remains one of Hasbro's most important businesses, so a change at the top is likely to draw close attention from both the games industry and investors. More details may emerge as the September 1 departure date approaches.
