JOHANNA FARIES
PRESIDENT
BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT INC.
WHY: Leads Orange County’s largest software company Blizzard Entertainment, maker of video games such as “World of Warcraft” and “Diablo.”
IN THE NEWS: Named president in early 2024 after a time of rapid change at the Irvine-based company.
NOTABLE: Blizzard Entertainment was acquired by Microsoft Inc. in October 2023
QUOTABLE: “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.”
