Call of Duty esports draws on NFL knowledge with Johanna Faries hire

Activision Blizzard announced today that it has hired Johanna Faries as the new head of product for Call of Duty esports. Faries last served as an executive in the NFL.

Faries worked at the NFL for 11 years. She served as the vice president of marketing strategy and fan development from 2013 to June. After that, she was the vice president of club business development. According to Acitvision Blizzard, she worked on numerous diversity, inclusion, and mentorship programs while at the league. She also helped the NFL partner with the Hispanic Leaders Alliance. Faries will work out of Activision Blizzard’s headquarters in Santa Monica, California. In her new role, she “will oversee strategic leadership, business operations, and product development for the Call of Duty World League.”