Hasbro announces that Dan Ayoub is named the third president of Wizards of the Coast in fewer than five years, also leading Hasbro Digital Games. He takes on oversight of Magic the Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons.
Retail Dive adds personal background, saying Ayoub has played Dungeons & Dragons with the same group of friends since he was 10 years old. Other outlets focus more on career details. PC Gamer reports that Ayoub joined Wizards of the Coast in 2024 and previously served as the company’s senior vice president of digital games. Polygon also frames the appointment as Hasbro’s confirmation of Ayoub’s role, highlighting the major game brands he will lead.