Jeff Kaplan

Jeffrey Kaplan is an American video game designer and former vice president of Blizzard Entertainment. He was born on November 4, 1972, in New Jersey and grew up in La Cañada Flintridge, California. Kaplan is best known for his work on World of Warcraft and as the former lead director of Overwatch. He began his career in the video game industry after obtaining a degree in creative writing from the University of Southern California and a graduate degree from New York University. Kaplan's passion for video games and storytelling led him to a successful career in game design, where he made significant contributions to the industry.