"Former Call of Duty Manager Johanna Faries Named President of Blizzard Entertainment"

Blizzard Entertainment appoints Johanna Faries, former Call of Duty franchise manager, as its new president following recent layoffs. In her introductory email to employees, Faries acknowledges the mixed emotions surrounding the layoffs and expresses excitement about joining Blizzard. She discusses the differences between Activision and Blizzard's franchises and plans to meet with employees at the company's headquarters in Irvine, California. Faries steps into the role following the departure of Mike Ybarra and aims to collaborate on a bright future for the company.