Microsoft names ‘Call of Duty’ executive Johanna Faries as Blizzard’s president

Microsoft said on Monday it has named former general manager of “Call of Duty” Johanna Faries as the president of game publishing unit Blizzard Entertainment.

Microsoft, which bought Activision Blizzard in a $69 billion deal last year, said insider Matt Cox has taken over the role of senior vice president and general manager of Call of Duty, effective immediately.