Wizards of the Coast President John Hight is set to step down from his current position on September 1. Reports say the change was disclosed in a filing with US authorities, with Hight expected to remain connected to the company in a new advisory role.
The move marks the end of a two-year run as president of Wizards of the Coast. While the available details are limited, the transition suggests the company is reshaping part of its leadership structure rather than announcing a full departure from the business.
Wizards of the Coast is one of the most closely watched names in tabletop and gaming, so any executive change is likely to draw attention across the industry. Hight's shift into an advisory post indicates he may still have a role in helping guide the company after leaving the presidency.
So far, the key points are clear: Hight will relinquish the president role on September 1, and his next position will be as an adviser. Additional details about the broader leadership plan were not included in the information available from the filing excerpt.