Disney Org Chart in 2023
Disney Org Chart in 2023
The Walt Disney Company
500 South Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91521
United States
Main Phone: (818) 560-1000
Website: https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com
Industry Sector: Communications - Entertainment
Full-Time Employees: 220,000
Disney CEO: Roberto A. Iger
What is a Disney Org Chart?
The Disney Org Chart is a highly detailed and comprehensive mapping system of the Disney organizational structure with the Disney executives who lead and manage the business units, groups, and teams. Amongst the leading Fortune 500 companies, Disney has a very complex organizational structure, which makes it very challenging to navigate and sell to. These Charts are not your typical hierarchical organizational structure.
What is Disney's Fortune 500 ranking?
Ranked 53rd on the 2022 Fortune 500 list, Disney is a company that is well known for creating compelling, family-friendly cartoons and movies.
How many employees does Disney have?
In their 2022 Annual Report, Disney listed 220,000 employees worldwide—with 166,000 right here in the U.S. The majority of their workforce (78%) is comprised of full-time employees, followed by part-time and seasonal employees.
What were Disney's 2022 annual revenues?
As the largest entertainment company in the world, Disney reported a revenue of $82.7 billion in fiscal year 2022—an increase of $15 billion from the previous fiscal year. As Disney embarks into its second century this year, the company expects that its "best days still lie ahead."
Who is the CEO of Disney?
The CEO of Disney is Bob Iger, who returned to the organization in November 2022. In 2020 following a 15-year run in his seat, Iger stepped down and hand-selected his successor Bob Chapeck. Iger's retirement was short lived though, as he was brought back by Disney's board to navigate "an increasingly complex period of industry transformation."
How do I understand Disney's complex organizational structure?
Look at Disney's divisions, groups, business units, and teams from the top down. The Disney Org Charts offer a perspective from the Board of Directors to the Executive Leadership Team, and down to the key executives in the multiple divisions and business units.
Who is on Disney's Board of Directors?
The Disney Org Chart below highlights the key players at Disney on the Board of Directors and their affiliations with other organizations.
| DISNEY DIRECTOR NAME | JOB TITLE |
| Susan E. Arnold | Chairman of the Board |
| Mary T. Barra | Chair and Chief Executive Officer of General Motors |
| Safra A. Catz | Chief Executive Officer of Oracle Corporation |
| Amy L. Chang | Former Executive Vice President and General Manager of Cisco |
| Francis A. deSouza | President and Chief Executive Officer of Illumina, Inc. |
| Carolyn N. Everson | Former President of Instacart |
| Michael B.G. Froman | Vice Chairman & President, Strategic Growth of Mastercard Incorporated |
| Robert A. Iger | Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company |
| Maria Elena Lagomasino | CEO and Managing Partner of WE Family Offices |
| Calvin R. McDonald | Chief Executive Officer of lululemon athletica inc. |
| Mark G. Parker | Executive Chairman of NIKE, Inc. |
| Derica W. Rice | Former President of CVS Caremark |
Who are the members of the Disney Executive Leadership Team?
The Disney Org Chart below highlights the members of the Executive Leadership team.
| DISNEY EXECUTIVE | TITLE | PHONE | |
| Jolene Negre | Associate General Counsel And Secretary, The Walt Disney Company | (818) 560-1000 | {first}.{last}@disney.com |
| Josh D’Amaro | Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences And Products | (818) 560-1000 | {first}.{last}@disney.com |
| James Pitaro | Chairman, Espn, The Walt Disney Company | (818) 560-1000 | {first}.{last}@disney.com |
| Rebecca Campbell | Chairman, International Content And Operations, The Walt Disney Company | (818) 560-1000 | {first}.{last}@disney.com |
| Robert A. Iger | Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company | (818) 560-1000 | {first}.{last}@disney.com |
| Alan Bergman | Co-Chairman, Disney Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company | (818) 560-1000 | {first}.{last}@disney.com |
| Dana Walden | Co-Chairman, Disney Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company | (818) 560-1000 | {first}.{last}@disney.com |
| Jennifer Cohen | Executive Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility, The Walt Disney Company | (818) 560-1000 | {first}.{last}@disney.com |
| Diane Jurgens | Executive Vice President, Enterprise Technology And Chief Information Officer, The Walt Disney Company | (818) 560-1000 | {first}.{last}@disney.com |
| Kristina Schake | Senior Executive Vice President And Chief Communications Officer, The Walt Disney Company | (818) 560-1000 | {first}.{last}@disney.com |
| Christine M. McCarthy | Senior Executive Vice President And Chief Financial Officer, The Walt Disney Company | (818) 560-1000 | {first}.{last}@disney.com |
| Paul Richardson | Senior Executive Vice President And Chief Human Resources Officer, The Walt Disney Company | (818) 560-1000 | {first}.{last}@disney.com |
| Horacio Gutierrez | Senior Executive Vice President And General Counsel, The Walt Disney Company | (818) 560-1000 | {first}.{last}@disney.com |
| Alicia Schwarz | Senior Vice President And Chief Compliance Officer, The Walt Disney Company | (818) 560-1000 | {first}.{last}@disney.com |
| David L. Bowdich | Senior Vice President And Chief Security Officer, The Walt Disney Company | (818) 560-1000 | {first}.{last}@disney.com |
| Carlos A. Gómez | Senior Vice President And Treasurer, The Walt Disney Company | (818) 560-1000 | {first}.{last}@disney.com |
| Latondra Newton | Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer, The Walt Disney Company | (818) 560-1000 | {first}.{last}@disney.com |
| Alexia S. Quadrani | Senior Vice President, Investor Relations, The Walt Disney Company | (818) 560-1000 | {first}.{last}@disney.com |
Do the Disney Org Charts include contact information?
Yes, the report includes an Excel spreadsheet with Names, Titles, Direct Dial Phone Numbers, Email Addresses, and links to social media profile pages. The Disney email addresses are nearly impossible to decipher without our contact sheet.
I’ve never sold to Disney before, where do I start?
You start by learning how the complex organization is structured and understand who holds the important positions. The phone numbers and email addresses could be delivered instantly to you through a purchase in the databahn store. With the purchase of the Disney Org Charts, you will receive a PowerPoint file with 50+ slides and the Excel spreadsheet with hundreds of contact names, phone numbers, and email addresses.
What can I expect to see in the Disney Contact Info spreadsheet?
While Disney has 220,000 employees worldwide, we have identified the most important Chief level, VP level, and Director level executives to sell to across the major Disney divisions, business units, and teams. Save dozens of hours in research time by purchasing the Disney Org Chart, which includes a Contact Information spreadsheet.
What does the Disney Org Chart look like in 2023?
The company has a complicated organizational structure, with different divisions and subsidiaries. The five main divisions are Media Networks; Parks, Experiences, and Products; Studio Entertainment; Consumer Products; and Interactive Media.
What is Disney's most profitable business segment?
Disney's Parks, Experiences, and Products proves to be the most profitable of its five segments. Last year, the "Happiest Place on Earth" produced $7.4 billion in revenue, a welcomed increase from $4.3 billion the prior year. Following the pandemic and a resulting hiatus, the parks saw a return of guests who were willing to spend more money. Strategically speaking, Disney increased the prices at the park. The revenue reported also comes after the company ceased business operations in Russia in response to the country's war on Ukraine.
Disney's Interactive Media division is considered its secondary income stream, with a trio of streaming services including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. At the end of 2022, Disney reported $23.51 billion in revenue. While there was a drop in subscribers, Disney continues to outperform competitors with its subscriber numbers.
Does Disney have a global presence?
Disney is one of the world's largest media and entertainment companies, with a global presence spanning across multiple industries, including theme parks, film and television production, consumer products, and more. The company's reach extends to virtually every corner of the globe, with a strong presence in North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Disney's theme parks are among its most recognizable assets, with world-renowned locations such as Disneyland and Disney World in the United States, Tokyo Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland in Asia, and Disneyland Paris in Europe. These parks attract millions of visitors each year and are major drivers of tourism in their respective regions.
Where can I find a SWOT analysis on Disney?
Here is an analysis of Disney's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats in 2023:
Strengths
- Brand Recognition: Disney is a well-known brand and has long been synonymous with producing high-quality entertainment content.
- Diversified Business Portfolio: With its five business divisions, the company is able to mitigate risk and provide stability.
- Stellar Financial Position: Disney has consistently generated robust revenue and profit, enabling it to maintain a strong balance sheet.
- Intellectual Property Portfolio: With valuable franchises such as Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar, Disney has a leg up on the competition in the entertainment industry.
- Global Presence: Disney operates in many countries worldwide, which provides geographic diversification.
Weaknesses
- Key Franchise Dependency: Although Disney has a large and diversified portfolio, it relies heavily on a few key franchises, such as Marvel and Star Wars. If these franchises ever decline in popularity, then this would be detrimental to Disney.
- High Capital Expenditures: Maintenance and expansion of Disney's theme parks and resorts require significant capital, which could strain the company's finances.
- Economic Vulnerability: Disney's business segments, particularly its parks and resorts, are sensitive to economic cycles and could suffer during periods of economic recession. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, The New York Times reported that Disney laid off 28,000 employees in the U.S. alone.
Opportunities
- International Market Expansion: Disney has opportunities to expand its presence in emerging markets, particularly in Asia.
- Additional Streaming Services: The Disney+ streaming service has been successful. The company could expand this service globally and/or develop new streaming services to generate additional revenue.
- New Technologies: By investing in new technologies, such as virtual reality and augmented reality, Disney could complement its theme park and entertainment experiences.
- Product Portfolio Expansion: Particularly in the consumer products segment, Disney could leverage its intellectual property to create new and innovative products.
Threats
- Competition: Disney faces competition from many other companies in the entertainment industry, particularly in the streaming media and consumer products segments.
- Consumer Preference Shift: Particularly among younger generations (Millennials & Gen Z), changes in consumer preferences could lead to declining demand for Disney's products and services.
- Regulatory Risks: Disney operates in a heavily regulated industry, and changes in laws and regulations could impact its business.
- Cybersecurity Risks: Disney is vulnerable to cybersecurity risks, particularly with respect to its streaming services and consumer data.
What are Disney's 2023 strategic plans?
At the latest earnings call, Bob Iger announced his plans for Disney, “After a solid first quarter, we are embarking on a significant transformation, one that will maximize the potential of our world-class creative teams and our unparalleled brands and franchises. We believe the work we are doing to reshape our company around creativity, while reducing expenses, will lead to sustained growth and profitability for our streaming business, better position us to weather future disruption and global economic challenges and deliver value for our shareholders.”
Changes to Disney include:
- Eliminating 7,000 jobs in an effort to reduce costs by $5.5 billion. This will be done in three rounds, the first of which began the week of March 27.
- Reorganizing the company into three core business segments: Disney Entertainment; ESPN; and Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products.
- Dividends reinstated to shareholders by the end of 2023. These were suspended in the spring of 2020 at the onset of the pandemic.
Which division of the company will Disney's layoffs impact?
Disney's workforce layoffs will be companywide, impacting all three of its core business segments. Disney is not the first to take these drastic measures. In fact, the company is following suit of Warner Bros. Discovery and other media companies that are cutting employees and costs. Bob Iger recognizes there will be challenges as the company adjusts to these changes, and asks his non-impacted employees for their “continued understanding and collaboration during this time.”
If I purchase the charts today, will I receive updates when you publish them?
No. When you purchase them, it is a one-time purchase. You are purchasing a single snapshot of the Org Charts. You are welcome to come back in the future and purchase the updated org charts.
What format will the Org Charts be in?
Charts are actively maintained in Google, PowerPoint format, and PDF. When you pay for and download the Disney Org Charts, you will immediately have access to the PDF and PPT files. If you would also like to see them in Google Slides, you will need to request them from the databahn customer support team. They can be reached by email info@databahn.com or by phone Call us at 844-328-2224
Can they be customized on request?
databahn will build out org charts for additional Disney business units, teams, or lines of business for an additional fee. For example, if your Disney account team is pursuing the Disney Human Resources (HR) line of business or the Finance & Accounting line of business, then we will have a discussion about your focus, and add these to the existing Disney Org Charts.
What other type of Disney account research does databahn deliver to its clients?
In addition to the Disney Org Charts, databahn conducts deep dive research into the Disney organization to identify key decision maker contacts, business & technology drivers, growth strategies, strategic plans & initiatives, budgets, active projects, competitive landscapes, and sales trigger events. databahn helps its clients eliminate costly research time and uncover new sales opportunities throughout the vast and complex Disney organization.
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