Ken Troop
About Ken Troop
Ken Troop is the Global Play Leader and Senior Vice President of Magic: The Gathering at Wizards of the Coast, a position he has held since 2024. He has extensive experience in the gaming industry, having worked in various roles at Wizards of the Coast and Turbine over the past two decades.
Current Role at Wizards of the Coast
Ken Troop currently serves as the Global Play Leader and Senior Vice President for Magic: The Gathering at Wizards of the Coast. He has held this position since 2024, working on-site in Seattle, Washington. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing global play initiatives and strategic direction for the Magic: The Gathering franchise.
Previous Experience at Wizards of the Coast
Prior to his current role, Ken Troop held several positions at Wizards of the Coast. He served as Vice President and Franchise Leader for Magic: The Gathering from 2020 to 2024, and as Executive Producer for Magic TCG from 2018 to 2020. He also worked as Creative Lead for a year in 2006 to 2007 and as Studio Director for a year in 2008 to 2009.
Experience at Other Companies
Ken Troop has experience beyond Wizards of the Coast. He worked at Big Fish Games as Executive Producer for Treasure Quest from 2009 to 2010. Prior to that, he was at Turbine, where he held various roles including Creative Director from 2005 to 2006, Lead Designer from 2003 to 2005, and Producer from 2001 to 2003.
Educational Background
Ken Troop studied at Carleton College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from 1991 to 1995. He also attended Evanston Township High School (ETHS) from 1987 to 1991.