Leah Hoyer is Studio Director in charge of Narrative at ArenaNet, most known for its popular Guild Wars franchise. Prior to that, Leah led the Narrative Design department at Microsoft Studios, where her projects included Xbox One titles Sunset Overdrive, Killer Instinct and Quantum Break. Early in her career, Leah was briefly an attorney before attending UCLA Film School to earn her MFA in Animation. She then served as Director of Development for Disney Television Animation, working on such global hits as Phineas & Ferb, Recess and Kim Possible.

Steven Waller is a Game Director in charge of Living World, Raid, Festival and Legendary Journey content at ArenaNet. Prior to ArenaNet, Steven led the Technical Art group at Rockstar San Diego, where his projects included console titles Red Dead Redemption and Midnight Club. Prior to Rockstar, Steven worked at Electronic Arts in a variety of management, technical and art roles.