Blizzard Entertainment has announced the appointment of Johanna Faries as the new President of the company. In an email sent to all Blizzard employees, Faries expressed her honor and excitement to join the team, while acknowledging the mixed emotions brought about by recent departures.

Scheduled to officially begin her role on February 5, Faries conveyed her deep admiration for Blizzard's rich history of delivering exceptional gaming experiences to the world over the past three decades. Despite the recent loss of talented teammates, she expressed her eagerness to contribute to the company's next chapter and build upon the momentum created by the team.

Faries recognized the unique nature of Activision, Blizzard, and King as distinct companies with different games, cultures, and communities. She emphasized the importance of understanding these differences and respecting the various gameplay experiences and models of success within each organization. Faries pledged to approach her new position with sensitivity and a deep commitment to Blizzard's legacy.

With an optimistic outlook, Faries expressed her dedication to helping Blizzard thrive and serving its current and future player communities. She emphasized the value of greatness, polish, and creative mastery in Blizzard's game-making approach, highlighting her excitement to explore new possibilities and take the company's universes to even greater heights.

During her first week, Faries plans to connect with as many Blizzard employees as possible in informal meet-and-greets, scheduled in Irvine. She also encouraged those unable to attend or located in different areas to reach out via email. Additionally, a town hall meeting is being planned for the near future to address any questions or concerns within the company.

Sharing some personal details, Faries revealed that her main priority in life is raising her two children. Alongside her parenting duties, she makes time for activities like daily yoga and prayer, as well as indulging in her passion for video games, particularly being a big fan of Diablo IV.

Faries concluded her email by expressing her inspiration derived from Blizzard's iconic legacy and the transformative power that gaming holds in people's lives. She eagerly looks forward to starting her new role, listening, learning, empowering, and collaborating with Blizzard's talented team as they forge a bright future together.

With Faries' appointment, Blizzard Entertainment aims to continue providing exceptional gaming experiences to its dedicated player base around the world.