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Disney CEO Bob Chapek will step down from his position, and former CEO Bob Iger will take his place.
Bob Chapek ©Disney
The announcement came late Sunday, November 20th, from the Disney Board of Directors. [Read more…]
Like the Disney parks, The Walt Disney Company is constantly changing. We’ve seen several leadership changes in just the last few months, including additions to the metaverse team, a new spokesperson, and an executive who left after just months on the job.
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Now, there’s been yet another adjustment involving one of the company’s top executives. [Read more…]
Walt Disney Imagineering is the brains behind all your favorite rides in the parks.
We’re on our way to see the Yeti!
And lately, there’s been some changes goin’ on among the team! You may have heard that Imagineer Joe Rohde retired this year after 40 years with the company. And just a few days ago, the President of Walt Disney Imagineering got a new title and job description — according to his Linkedin profile, at least. Now, another Imagineer is getting a new title.
Do you love all the immersive experiences at Walt Disney World? Well, you have Disney Imagineering to thank for that!
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
“Imagineering” is the title coined by Walt Disney to describe the department of the company that creates, designs, and builds almost everything you can experience at Walt Disney World. Think theme parks, hotels, attractions, and all! And the man heading up the team is Bob Weis! He’s worked for the company as the President of Walt Disney Imagineering for more than 5 years now, and it looks like he got a new title recently.
The reopenings of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Disneyland Paris aren’t the only major developments surrounding the Disney parks today!
Hollywood Studios
Several park leadership changes are in the works — and it appears that one of them has already taken effect!
Earlier this month, The Walt Disney Company announced a wave of leadership shifts.
Disney Springs
These changes included appointing new park presidents for both Disney World and Disneyland, naming Josh D’Amaro the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, and shifting Rebecca Campbell into the role of Chairman for the Direct-To Consumer sector. And now, Disney announced a change to its financial leadership.
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There have been some pretty telling comments recently that give us a glimpse into the state of The Walt Disney Company.
Bob Iger presenting a model of Shanghai Disneyland
Bob Iger has played a unique role within The Walt Disney Company amidst the current closures. Despite stepping down from his former position as Disney CEO on February 25th, Iger is still very much one of the faces of the Walt Disney Company right now. He has played an active part in steering the company through the current situation, and his comments paint a picture of Disney’s current — and future — state.
It’s the dawn of a new era at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort.
Walt and Mickey Partners Statue
We first reported back a few months ago when the changes in presidential leadership were announced. Well guess what! Those leaders are now in place!
Disney World, Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris will soon have new leaders.
Cinderella Castle
Today, CNBC and Josh D’Amaro officially shared that there is going to be a shift in leadership.
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