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This Walt Disney Company org chart highlights the company’s organizational structure and leadership team, including key executives such as Robert A. Iger (CEO) , Selene Moreno (Executive Assistant, Office Of The CEO) , and Cheryl Starybrat (Director) . It provides a clear overview of the leadership team’s roles and how they work together to achieve organizational goals and ensure effective management across all functions.

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Walt Disney Company Leadership Team

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Robert A. Iger
Robert A. Iger

CEO

Robert A. Iger returned to The Walt Disney Company as Chief Executive Officer on November 20, 2022. Mr. Iger previously served as CEO and Chairman of The Walt Disney Company from 2005 to 2020, then Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board through 2021. Over his 15 years leading Disney, Mr. Iger was the steward of one of the world’s largest media companies and some of the most respected and beloved brands around the globe. His strategic vision focused on three fundamental pillars: generating the best creative content possible; fostering innovation and utilizing the latest technology; and expanding into new markets around the world. Mr. Iger built on Disney’s rich history of unforgettable storytelling with the acquisitions of Pixar (2006), Marvel (2009), Lucasfilm (2012), and 21st Century Fox (2019), and the landmark opening of Disney’s first theme park and resort in mainland China, Shanghai Disney Resort; and the release of a number of record-setting films including Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame, Disney’s Frozen and Frozen 2, and the groundbreaking movie Marvel’s Black Panther. Always one to embrace new technology, Mr. Iger made Disney an industry leader through its creative content offerings across new and multiple platforms, including the highly successful launch of the Disney+ streaming service in November 2019 and ESPN+ in 2018. Disney’s exceptional entertainment experiences, widely diverse content, and unique skill in managing businesses in an integrated manner led to strong results. During Mr. Iger’s tenure, The Walt Disney Company was recognized as one of the “Most Reputable Companies” in both America and the world by Forbes magazine (2006–2019); one of the “Best Employers” in both America and the world by Forbes magazine (2019 and 2018, respectively); one of the “World's Most Admired Companies” by Fortune magazine (2009–2021); and one of the “World's Most Respected Companies” by Barron’s (2009–2017). Mr. Iger was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Disney in October 2005 and was elected Chairman in 2012. In February 2020, he assumed the role of Executive Chairman and directed the company’s creative endeavors until his retirement in December 2021. From 2000-2005, Mr. Iger served as President and Chief Operating Officer. He officially joined the Disney senior management team in 1996 as Chairman of the Disney-owned ABC Group, and in 1999, was given the additional responsibility of President, Walt Disney International. In that role, Mr. Iger expanded and coordinated Disney’s presence outside of the United States, establishing the blueprint for the company’s international growth today. As Chairman of the ABC Group, Mr. Iger oversaw the broadcast television network and station group, cable television properties, and radio and publishing businesses, and also guided the complex merger between Capital Cities/ABC, Inc. and the Walt Disney Company. During Mr. Iger’s years with ABC, he obtained hands-on experience in every aspect of the television business—including news, sports, and entertainment—as well as in program acquisition, rights negotiations, and business affairs. He began his career at ABC in 1974. Mr. Iger has been named TIME’s Businessperson of the Year (2019); one of Forbes magazine's “World’s Most Powerful People” (2018); one of the “Top Gun CEOs” by Forbes magazine (2009); one of Fortune magazine’s “25 Most Powerful People in Business” (2006, 2007); one of the “Best CEOs” by Institutional Investor magazine (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); MarketWatch's “CEO of the Year” (2006); and “CEO of the Year” by Chief Executive magazine (2014). Mr. Iger was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in January 2020, and the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame in 2015. He currently serves on the boards of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Perfect Day and Genies; and served as chairman of the capital campaign for the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. In 2012, Mr. Iger became a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s most prestigious honorary societies, which recognizes some of the world’s most accomplished scholars, scientists, writers, artists and civic, corporate, and philanthropic leaders. He was previously a member of the Apple board of directors (2011-2019). In September 2022, Mr. Iger was recognized as an Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for his services to the UK / US relations. Mr. Iger is the author of the New York Times best-selling book “The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of The Walt Disney Company,” published in 2019. He is a graduate of Ithaca College.

Selene Moreno
Selene Moreno

Executive Assistant, Office Of The CEO

Selene Moreno currently serves as an Executive Assistant in the Office of the CEO at The Walt Disney Company, a position held since October 2023. Prior to this role, Selene worked as an Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President and Head of Disney Publishing from February 2018 to August 2022. Selene's career also includes experience at Discovery Communications, where service as an Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President of Production and Operations spanned from March 2015 to February 2018. Selene holds an Associate of Arts degree in Social Sciences from Glendale Community College.

Cheryl Starybrat
Cheryl Starybrat

Director

Cheryl Starybrat currently serves as a Director at The Walt Disney Company since August 2022 and has been with ESPN since July 2001, holding positions as Manager and Associate Manager in Commercial Operations. Cheryl Starybrat earned a degree from Bowling Green State University, where studies were completed between 1997 and 2001.

Mike Froman
Mike Froman

Board Director

Mike Froman is Board Director at Walt Disney Company.

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James Pitaro
James Pitaro

Chairman, ESPN & Sports Content

James Pitaro was named Disney's Chairman, ESPN and Sports Content in October 12, 2020, as part of The Walt Disney Company’s strategic reorganization of its media and entertainment businesses, focusing on ESPN’s live sports programming, as well as sports news and original and non-scripted sports-related content for Disney’s cable channels, ESPN+, and ABC. Previously, Pitaro was named ESPN President and Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks, on March 5, 2018, after serving as Chairman of Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media (DCPI). He brings his history of leading businesses focused on consumer products, digital initiatives and sports to ESPN at a pivotal point in the company’s 38-year history: a time of unprecedented technological advancements and rapidly changing consumer habits. Since February 2016, Pitaro had served as Chairman of Disney’s consumer products and interactive media division, the world’s largest licenser of consumer products. Among his many responsibilities, he oversaw the creation of branded digital and physical products, including a robust digital game slate. He and his team brought to life the characters and stories of four iconic brands – Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel – across toys, apparel, home goods, the world’s largest children’s publisher, hundreds of Disney store locations worldwide, the e-commerce destination shopDisney, and the Disney Digital Network of social and digital channels that reach one out of every three U.S. social media accounts. Pitaro originally joined The Walt Disney Company in 2010 as Co-President, Disney Interactive, where he successfully led the turnaround of the digital media and gaming division. Pitaro came to Disney from Yahoo, where he rose to Head of Media. He was in charge of, and set strategy and executed growth driving initiatives for, Yahoo’s media properties, including Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Music. In 2009, he was named to Sports Business Journal’s “Forty Under 40” annual list of top achievers in sports for his dynamic leadership and “breathless flurry of market-moving pacts” with major sports rightsholders and media companies. Pitaro earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics in 1991 from Cornell University. He earned his Juris Doctor from St. John’s Law School in 1994. After practicing law in New York for five years, he was named head of business affairs for Launch.com in 1999 before joining Yahoo. A native of Westchester County, N.Y., Pitaro, 48, is ESPN’s eighth president.

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Aykanush T.
Aykanush T.

Director

Aykanush T. is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as a Director at The Walt Disney Company since July 2022. With extensive experience in the entertainment industry, Aykanush T. has held roles at ABC Studios as both Production Legal and Clearances and Legal Coordinator since September 2017. Prior experience includes positions as a Law Clerk at West Coast Trial Lawyers and a Legal Intern at Mgdesyan Law Firm. Additionally, Aykanush T. contributed as a Contracts Research Assistant at Southwestern Law School and as a Residuals Analyst at Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies. Aykanush T. holds a Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern Law School and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting with a minor in Finance from California State University, Los Angeles.

Sonia Coleman
Sonia Coleman

CHRO

Sonia L. Coleman currently serves as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at The Walt Disney Company, a position held since April 2023. Prior to this role, Sonia served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Disney General Entertainment Content and ESPN since April 2017, and held various human resources leadership roles within The Walt Disney Company and its subsidiaries for over a decade. Sonia's career also includes significant experience at The Children's Place and The Home Depot, where key roles in leadership development and organizational management were undertaken. Sonia L. Coleman holds a Master of Science in Human Resources Management from Florida International University and a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Chapman University.

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Alan Bergman
Alan Bergman

Co-Chairman, Disney Entertainment

As Co-Chairman, Disney Entertainment, Alan Bergman oversees Disney’s full portfolio of entertainment media and content businesses globally, including Disney’s streaming business. In this role, Bergman leads Disney’s world-renowned filmmaking studios that produce high-quality cinematic storytelling for both theatrical and streaming release, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. He also oversees the marketing, operations, technology, theatrical distribution, and business groups across these brands, as well as Disney Music Group and Disney Theatrical Group, producer of popular stage shows on Broadway and around the world. He also has shared oversight of direct-to-consumer, technology, and ad sales groups, as well as international content and operations. Bergman has served in senior leadership roles at The Walt Disney Studios since 2001, most recently as Chairman from 2020 to 2023 and as Co-Chairman from 2019 to 2020. He was President of the group from 2005 to 2019 after being named its Chief Financial Officer in 2001. In these roles, Bergman was deeply involved in leading the Studios’ integrations of Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, and the Fox film studios and its expansion into the production of content for Disney’s streaming services. During his tenure, Disney has set numerous box office records: As of 2022, it led the global box office for the seventh consecutive year, and it holds the record for the highest box office gross in a single year with $11 billion worldwide in 2019. Since Bergman became President of the Studios division in 2005, Disney has released four of the six films in history that have passed the $2 billion mark at the global box office – “Avengers: Endgame,” “Avatar: The Way of Water,” “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” and “Avengers: Infinity War” – and 22 other films that have surpassed $1 billion, including the live-action “The Lion King” and “Beauty and the Beast,” “Frozen” and “Frozen 2,” “Toy Story 4,” and “Incredibles 2.” Other notable theatrical and streaming releases during Bergman’s tenure include Disney Animation’s “Zootopia” and “Encanto”; Pixar’s “Coco” and “Soul”; Disney’s “Aladdin,” “Cruella” and “Hocus Pocus 2”; 20th Century Studios’ “Free Guy” and “Prey”; Searchlight’s “Nomadland” and “The Banshees of Inisherin”; Lucasfilm’s “The Mandalorian,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” and “Andor”; and Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” “WandaVision,” and “Loki.” Bergman joined The Walt Disney Company in 1996 as part of the corporate controllership group with a focus on Walt Disney Studios initiatives, later moving to the operations planning group, where he was responsible for developing the Company’s annual operating plan. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business economics from UCLA. Bergman is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as well as the Television Academy. He represents Disney on the Motion Picture Association Board of Directors and also serves on the American Film Institute’s Board of Trustees.

Dana Walden
Dana Walden

Co-Chairman, Disney Entertainment

As Co-Chairman, Disney Entertainment, Dana Walden oversees Disney’s full portfolio of entertainment media, news and content businesses globally, including Disney’s streaming business. In this role, Walden leads Disney’s world-renowned, award-winning content brands and businesses, including ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Disney Television Studios, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective. She also oversees the marketing, operations, distribution and business groups across these brands and has shared oversight of direct-to-consumer, technology, and ad sales groups, as well as international content and operations. Under Walden’s leadership, ABC has secured its position as the No. 1 entertainment network for three consecutive seasons – the first time that has happened in 25 years. Since she began overseeing Hulu’s signature Original series in 2019, the streamer has seen record viewership for such hits as “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “The Kardashians” and “Only Murders in the Building.” Additionally, ABC News continues to dominate as the #1 news network in America, with such iconic programs as “20/20,” “Good Morning America,” “Nightline” and “World News Tonight.” Over the past three decades, Walden has overseen the development and production of some of the most celebrated shows in the history of the television industry, including “24,” “Glee,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Homeland” and “This Is Us”; culture-defining franchises like “American Horror Story,” “black-ish,” “Family Guy” and “The Simpsons”; unscripted stalwarts like “American Idol,” “Dancing With The Stars” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”; classic children’s programming like “Bluey” and “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse”; and the most current breakout hits, “Abbott Elementary,” “The Bear,” “Dopesick,” “The Dropout” and “The Old Man.” In 2022, programming under Walden’s oversight earned an impressive 288 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news and documentary and children’s and family categories; as well an Oscar for Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised). Throughout her career, teams under Walden’s supervision have been responsible for programs that have won more than 1,000 awards. Walden previously served as chairman of Disney General Entertainment Content overseeing original entertainment and news programming for Disney’s streaming platforms, broadcast and cable networks. Prior to joining Disney, Walden was CEO of Fox Television Group, which included Fox Broadcasting Company, 20th Century Fox Television, Fox 21 Television Studios, Fox Consumer Products and the syndication supplier, 20th Television. In the four years she oversaw Fox Broadcasting Company, she took the network from fourth place to first. During her 25 years at 21st Century Fox, the studios overseen by Walden amassed 184 Emmy wins, 29 Golden Globes, 17 Screen Actors Guild Awards and 24 Peabody Awards and Humanitas Prizes. In 2021, Walden was given a Lifetime Achievement Award from Harvard Undergraduate Women in Business. She has received the National Association of Television Program Executive’s Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award and was named MIPCOM’s Personality of the Year. She sits on the board of directors for Live Nation Entertainment, UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Saban Free Clinic of Los Angeles. Additionally, she is a member of USC’s President’s Leadership Council and the President’s Circle of the NAACP.

Tony Chambers
Tony Chambers

President, The Walt Disney Company Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)

Tony Chambers is an accomplished executive in the entertainment distribution industry, currently serving as Executive Vice President and Head of Theatrical Distribution at The Walt Disney Company since January 2021. With a career at Disney spanning over two decades, Tony has held various leadership positions, including Country General Manager for the UK and Ireland and Head of Studio Sales and Distribution for the EMEA region. Significant achievements include leading distribution activities for iconic divisions such as Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm while implementing successful growth initiatives in emerging markets. Tony's career started at Price Waterhouse, where expertise in audit management was cultivated. Academic qualifications include a Masters in Accounting and a Bachelor of Commerce from University College Dublin.

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Justin Connolly
Justin Connolly

President, Disney Platform Distribution

As President of Disney Platform Distribution, Justin Connolly oversees all third-party media sales efforts for distribution, distribution strategy, affiliate marketing and affiliate-related business operations for all of the Company’s direct-to-consumer services and linear media networks; content sales agreements for General Entertainment, Studios and Sports; as well as global theatrical film distribution and the Disney Music Group. Connolly and his team work to maximize Disney’s opportunities in media markets by managing all aspects of North American distribution, affiliate marketing and affiliate-related business operations for all the services provided by Disney and ESPN media networks including, among other services: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, Freeform, FX, FXX, FXM, National Geographic and Nat Geo Wild, and related WATCH, HDTV, video-on-demand, the ABC Affiliate Relations and Marketing team, and interactive television and retransmission consent agreements for The Walt Disney Company’s eight-owned ABC stations. To ensure alignment between Disney’s content licensing and direct-to-consumer priorities, Connolly has final approval on all content sales agreements. He works closely with DTCI’s international content sales teams to drive results and ensure effective execution of the Company’s media distribution strategies around the world for Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Fox Film, Fox Animation, Disneynature, ABC Studios, ABC Entertainment, National Geographic, FX Productions, 20th Century Fox Television, WABC, Freeform, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior. He spearheads global app distribution deals for The Walt Disney Company’s direct-to-consumer streaming services – including Disney+, ESPN+, and Movies Anywhere. Connolly is also responsible for the distribution of film and television programming via home entertainment, broadcasting platforms, digital platforms, SVOD, and pay networks. Connolly came to DTCI in July 2019 from Media Networks where he was executive vice president, affiliate sales and marketing, Disney and ESPN Media Networks – overseeing all aspects of domestic distribution, affiliate marketing and affiliate-related business operations for all the services provided by Disney and ESPN media networks. In June 2017, he added oversight of ESPN’s strategy and business development teams to his portfolio. Previously, Connolly served as senior vice president, college networks, and was responsible for setting the strategic direction, overseeing content acquisition and scheduling, and working collaboratively with all ESPN business units to maximize distribution, viewership and revenue opportunities for Longhorn Network and SEC Network. Under his direction, SEC Network was the most successful network launch in cable history. Before working with the college networks, Connolly served as senior vice president, national accounts for Disney & ESPN Media Networks. He was responsible for all domestic distribution and licensing efforts for The Walt Disney Company’s linear networks, broadband and VOD content within the Media Networks Group. He joined ESPN in 2003 and served in various capacities including director, ESPN strategy and operations where he helped ESPN with its long-term affiliate negotiations. In August 2004 he was promoted to vice president, distribution strategy. Prior to joining ESPN, Connolly worked in the corporate finance group for The Walt Disney Company’s corporate treasury department in Burbank, Calif. Connolly, a Boston native and Sports Business Journal 40 Under 40 Hall of Fame inductee, graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics in 1998 and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School in 2003.

Asad Ayaz
Asad Ayaz

Chief Brand Officer & President, Marketing

Asad Ayaz is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in marketing and brand management. Asad currently holds the position of Chief Brand Officer at The Walt Disney Company. Prior to this role, Asad served as the President of Marketing at The Walt Disney Studios and Disney+. With a background in economics and political economy, Asad Ayaz has a strong foundation in strategic planning and communication.

Jill Estorino
Jill Estorino

President & MD, Disney Parks International

Jill Estorino is President & MD, Disney Parks International at Walt Disney Company.

Ken Potrock
Ken Potrock

President, Disneyland Resort

Ken Potrock is President, Disneyland Resort at Walt Disney Company.

Barbara Bouza
Barbara Bouza

President, Walt Disney Imagineering

Barbara Bouza, FAIA is an accomplished architect and leader in the design and entertainment sectors. Barbara has held significant roles at The Walt Disney Company, including serving as Former President of Walt Disney Imagineering from April 2024 and as President from June 2020 to April 2024, overseeing business management, design, and development. Prior to their tenure at Disney, Barbara was Managing Director and Principal at Gensler from October 2001 to June 2020. Barbara holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona and has pursued further education at the Architectural Association.

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Tasia Filippatos
Tasia Filippatos

President, Disney Consumer Products, Games & Publishing

Tasia Filippatos is an accomplished executive currently serving as President of Disney Consumer Products since October 2018. Tasia previously held the position of Senior Vice President for Disney Consumer Products in Europe, Africa, and Russia, and served on the boards of Make-A-Wish International and Disney Cruise Line. Tasia also contributed to the Elton John AIDS Foundation as a Board of Development Member and held several senior roles within Disney, including Senior Vice President of Global Public Affairs and Communications and Senior Vice President of Communications. Tasia's educational background includes a Doctor of Law (JD) from Georgetown University Law Center and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Claremont McKenna College.

Stephanie Young
Stephanie Young

President, Consumer Products, Games & Publishing

As president of Consumer Products, Games and Publishing (CPGP), Stephanie Young oversees The Walt Disney Company’s global efforts to bring its iconic characters and beloved stories to life through immersive products and experiences enjoyed by millions of fans, families, and Guests each day. Under her leadership, this business is responsible for creating and delivering products across a variety of channels – including Disney store, shopDisney, Disney Parks and our retail and e-commerce partners – as well as managing the world’s largest licensing organization spanning numerous categories. Stephanie also leads the Company’s games and interactive experiences businesses, as well as Disney Publishing Worldwide, one of the world’s largest publishers of children’s books and magazines. Previously, Stephanie served as President & Managing Director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, where she helped deliver both business growth and a strong inclusive culture through every facet of the organization. Before that, Stephanie served as Senior Vice President, Head of Operations for the Disneyland Resort, where she led the integration of all aspects of the guest experience across multiple lines of business, including attractions, entertainment, merchandise, food & beverage and more. In her three-decade tenure with the Company, Stephanie has focused on enabling world-class guest experiences through operational excellence, while driving commercial strategies that produce strong financial results. She has garnered vast experience in optimizing global supply chains and the development and execution of merchandise-related initiatives, including pricing, inventory management, sourcing, and other strategies to enhance profitability. Throughout her career, Stephanie has also led the technology strategies and operations for Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, including spearheading the breakthrough technology, My Disney Experience, as well as leading the financial planning processes for multiple businesses and sites across the segment. Stephanie first joined Disney as an Auditor and Senior Finance Analyst for the Walt Disney World Resort. Prior to her Disney career, she worked for a major accounting firm as a certified public accountant in Boston. A strong advocate of giving back to the community, Stephanie has served on numerous non-profit, charitable and industry groups, including the Florida Retail Federation. Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting and financial services from Baylor University.

Luke Kang
Luke Kang

President, Disney APAC

Luke Kang is the President of Disney Asia Pacific. Luke oversees the company’s business in Australia/New Zealand, Greater China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia. His role includes Disney’s media networks, direct-to-consumer offerings including Disney Plus, media distribution and motion picture businesses, as well as other operations across Asia-Pacific, excluding Disney theme parks.

Jeff Vahle
Jeff Vahle

President, Walt Disney World Resort

Jeff Vahle is President, Walt Disney World Resort at Walt Disney Company.

Lisa Becket
Lisa Becket

EVP, Global Marketing

Lisa Becket is an accomplished marketing executive with extensive experience in the entertainment and travel industries. Since March 2002, Lisa has served as the Executive Vice President, Global Marketing for Disney Experiences, overseeing the Global Marketing Center of Excellence, which includes various teams focused on customer engagement, advertising, analytics, and franchise marketing. Previous roles within Disney include Senior Vice President positions in customer engagement and marketing strategy. Lisa’s early career includes a directorial role in marketing at Grand Expeditions and various managerial positions in marketing strategy at Disney Parks & Resorts. Lisa holds a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, a Bachelor's of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and a Bachelor’s of Art in Mathematics from Lawrence University.

Hugh Johnston
Hugh Johnston

SEVP & CFO, The Walt Disney Company

Hugh Johnston currently serves as the Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at The Walt Disney Company. Prior to this role, Hugh Johnston has been with PepsiCo since March 2010, where responsibilities have included Chief Financial Officer and Vice Chairman. Additional board positions include Independent Director at HCA Healthcare and Microsoft, as well as Advisory Council Member roles at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Peterson Institute for International Economics. Hugh Johnston is also a founding member of the Global CFO Council at CNBC. Educational credentials include an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BS from Syracuse University. Previous experience includes significant leadership roles at PepsiCo and Merck-Medco.

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Horacio Gutierrez
Horacio Gutierrez

SEVP & Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, The Walt Disney Company

Horacio Gutierrez is Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of The Walt Disney Company. In this role, Mr. Gutierrez serves as the chief legal officer of the Company, overseeing its team of attorneys responsible for all aspects of Disney’s legal affairs around the world, and acting as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and the Board of Directors. His areas of accountability include litigation, compliance, transactional law, securities law, regulatory matters, privacy protection, global ethics, and patent, copyright, and trademark issues, among others. Before joining Disney in February 2022, Mr. Gutierrez most recently served as Head of Global Affairs and Chief Legal Officer for Spotify, where he led a global, multi-disciplinary team of business, corporate communications and public affairs, government relations, licensing, operations, and legal professionals responsible for the company’s work in areas including industry relations, content partnerships, public policy, and trust & safety. He was previously Spotify’s General Counsel and Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs from 2016 to 2019.

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Gail Evans
Gail Evans

EVP & Chief Digital & Technology Officer

Gail Evans is an accomplished technology executive with extensive experience in digital and information leadership. Currently serving as the EVP, Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Disney Experiences, Gail has previously held key positions as Global Chief Digital Officer and Global Chief Information Officer at Mercer. Additional roles include Board Member at Immucor, Inc. and IAA, along with significant contributions at Microsoft as General Manager of Studios Services and Operations and Partner Group Program Manager for Commercial Commerce. Gail's academic background includes a Master of Business Administration focused on Executive Development from the University of Rochester - Simon Business School and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology from Nazareth University.

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Kristina Schake
Kristina Schake

Senior EVP & Chief Communications Officer

Kristine Schake is Executive Vice President, Global Communications, The Walt Disney Company. In this role, Ms. Schake is responsible for Disney’s worldwide communications strategy and operations, and serves as lead spokesperson for the Company. She assumed the role in April 2022. Prior to joining Disney, Ms. Schake spent three decades working at the nexus of government, media, business, entertainment, and technology. Most recently, she was appointed by President Biden to lead the nationwide COVID-19 vaccine campaign, managing the federal government’s $1 billion national public education initiative. Prior to that, Ms. Schake was Global Communications Director for Instagram, where she served as a primary advisor to the company’s founder and CEO, and oversaw the communications and digital divisions in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Ms. Schake has served at the highest levels of government, as Communications Director for First Lady Michelle Obama and Deputy Communications Director for Secretary Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. Previously, she spent several years as the senior communications strategist for California First Lady Maria Shriver, the California Women’s Conference, and the California Endowment’s Building Healthy Communities Initiative. Additionally, Ms. Schake co-founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights, which led the successful bipartisan public awareness campaign and legal challenge to restore marriage equality in California. She began her career as a speechwriter for Los Angeles Mayor Richard J. Riordan. A native of Sonoma, CA, Ms. Schake is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University.

David L. Bowdich
David L. Bowdich

SVP & Chief Security Officer

David Bowdich serves as the Chief Security Officer for The Walt Disney Company. In this role, Mr. Bowdich oversees the management of security functions globally, including the protection of U.S. and international parks and resorts, Disney Cruise Line, Disney and National Geographic-sponsored trips, retail stores and e-commerce, productions, studios, facilities, employees, guests, and intellectual property owned by the Company.