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Disney Reveals Lineup of Executives Post-Fox Acquistion

by · March 22, 2019

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The ugly side of the Disney-Fox merger reared its head recently as a number of executives and less employees have already been laid off. But in spite of this, Disney are confident enough to reveal their slate of executives set to lead the charge at their enlarged entertainment corporation, made up of old and new names.

 

In light of the recent, sweeping changes to both Disney and 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn sent an encouraging message out to all employees working beneath him. It reads as follows:

“At the core of The Walt Disney Studios is the world-class content we produce – from unforgettable experiences for the screen and stage, to stories and characters that find their way into the hearts and homes of fans everywhere. Bringing together the legacies, talent, and capabilities of Disney and Fox greatly expands our ability to create a wide range of transportive storytelling experiences for audiences the world over, and we are thrilled to get to work together.”

Deadline has obtained a list of that very talent that will create those transportive storytelling experiences. The following executives will answer to Alan Horn:

  • Twentieth Century Fox will continue to be led by Vice Chairman, Twentieth Century Fox Film, and President, Production, Twentieth Century Fox, Emma Watts.
  • Fox Family will continue to be led by President Vanessa Morrison, reporting directly to Watts.
  • Fox Searchlight Pictures will continue to be led by Chairmen Nancy Utley and Stephen Gilula.
  • Fox 2000 will continue to be led by President of Production Elizabeth Gabler, overseeing the completion of the current slate.
  • Fox Animation (including Blue Sky Studios) will continue to be led by Co-Presidents Andrea Miloro and Robert Baird.
  • Walt Disney Animation Studios will continue to be led by Chief Creative Officer Jennifer Lee.
  • Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production (Disney live action) will continue to be led by President Sean Bailey.
  • Pixar Animation Studios will continue to be led by Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter.
  • Marvel Studios will continue to be led by President Kevin Feige and Co-President Louis D’Esposito.
  • Lucasfilm will continue to be led by President Kathleen Kennedy.
  • Disney Music Group will continue to be led by President Ken Bunt.
  • Disney Theatrical Group will continue to be led by President & Producer Thomas Schumacher.
  • Walt Disney Studios Communications will be led by Senior Vice President Paul Roeder.
  • Walt Disney Studios Human Resources will be led by Senior Vice President Carolyn Wilson.

Meanwhile, the following executives will answer to Walt Disney Studios President Alan Bergman:

  • Walt Disney Studios Marketing will be led by President Asad Ayaz.
  • Walt Disney Studios Distribution, Franchise Management, and Business & Audience Insights will be led by President Cathleen Taff.
  • Walt Disney Studios Operations will be led by President Jeff Miller.
  • Walt Disney Studios Business Affairs will be led by Executive Vice President Bernardine Brandis.
  • Steve Bardwil will lead Walt Disney Studios Legal Affairs as Chief Counsel.
  • Paul Shurgot will lead Walt Disney Studios Finance as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
  • Jamie Voris will lead Walt Disney Studios Technology as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.
  • Walt Disney Studios Labor Relations will be led by Senior Vice President Robert Johnson.
  • Walt Disney Animation Studios President Andrew Millstein and Pixar Animation Studios President Jim Morris will retain their current positions.

That’s a lot to take in, and it only goes to show just how many pieces it takes for this merger to keep going forward. The most fascinating thing is that, in spite of all the cogs moving forward, Disney is still a smaller movie corporation than the likes of Warner Bros. and Universal. Life is strange.

 

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