Johanna Faries has been named the new president of video game maker Blizzard Entertainment of Irvine, after serving as general manager of the highly successful “Call of Duty” franchise.
She told staffers in a note that her first official day on the job will be Feb. 5.
“The news of my appointment may no doubt bring up a range of reactions, questions, even concerns,” she wrote, adding she wants the company to reach “even higher heights.”
Blizzard Entertainment and its parent company Activision Blizzard were acquired by Microsoft Inc. in October.
For furtheridetails, see the Feb. 5 print edition.
