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Wizards Of The Coast President John Hight To Step Down
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Key Points:
- Wizards of the Coast President John Hight will step down from his role on September 1, 2026, transitioning to an advisory position through September 2, 2027, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Hight has overseen key franchises such as Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons, contributing to Wizards of the Coast's record fiscal year with 45% growth and $2.2 billion in revenue in 2023.
- The transition follows a new Transitional Advisory Services Agreement between Hight and Hasbro, Wizards of the Coast's parent company, effective July 27, 2024.
- Neither Hasbro nor Wizards of the Coast have announced a successor for Hight's position at this time.
