Search for: ABOUT INVESTOR RELATIONS CAREERS SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS ABOUT THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY OUR MISSION The mission of The Walt Disney Company is to entertain, inform and inspire people around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling, reflecting the iconic brands, creative minds and innovative technologies that make ours the world’s premier entertainment company. LEADERSHIP Disney’s leadership team oversees the world’s premier entertainment company, home of the most respected and beloved brands around the globe. Executive Leadership Our senior executives bring tremendous experience, visionary thinking and a shared commitment to excellence, creativity and innovation to the day to day operation of the company. ROBERT A. IGER EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY BOB CHAPEK CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY ALAN BERGMAN CHAIRMAN, DISNEY STUDIOS CONTENT ALAN BRAVERMAN SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL AND SECRETARY, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY REBECCA CAMPBELL CHAIRMAN, INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS AND DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY JENNY COHEN EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY JOSH D’AMARO CHAIRMAN, DISNEY PARKS, EXPERIENCES AND PRODUCTS KAREEM DANIEL CHAIRMAN, DISNEY MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRIBUTION, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY CARLOS A. GÓMEZ SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY ALAN F. HORN CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER, DISNEY STUDIOS CONTENT RONALD L. IDEN SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY DIANE JURGENS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY NANCY LEE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY CHRISTINE M. MCCARTHY SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY ZENIA MUCHA SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY LATONDRA NEWTON SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY JAMES PITARO CHAIRMAN, ESPN AND SPORTS CONTENT, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY PETER RICE CHAIRMAN, GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY PAUL RICHARDSON SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY ALICIA SCHWARZ SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY BRENT WOODFORD EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CONTROLLERSHIP, FINANCIAL PLANNING AND TAX, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY Board of Directors The Walt Disney Company's Board of Directors hail from renowned global organizations and industries, bringing a diverse range of knowledge, perspective and experience to guide and drive long-term value to the company. ROBERT A. IGER EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD BOB CHAPEK DIRECTOR SINCE 2020 SUSAN E. ARNOLD DIRECTOR SINCE 2007 MARY T. BARRA DIRECTOR SINCE 2017 SAFRA A. CATZ DIRECTOR SINCE 2018 AMY L. CHANG DIRECTOR SINCE 2021 FRANCIS A. DESOUZA DIRECTOR SINCE 2018 MICHAEL B.G. FROMAN DIRECTOR SINCE 2018 MARIA ELENA LAGOMASINO DIRECTOR SINCE 2015 CALVIN R. MCDONALD DIRECTOR SINCE 2021 MARK G. PARKER DIRECTOR SINCE 2016 DERICA W. RICE DIRECTOR SINCE 2019 OUR BUSINESSES The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution; and three content groups—Studios, General Entertainment and Sports—focused on developing and producing content for DTC, theatrical and linear platforms. Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Disney Parks, Experiences and Products is the global hub that brings Disney’s stories, characters, and franchises to life through theme parks and resorts, cruise and vacation experiences, and consumer products—everything from toys to apparel, and books to video games. For the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products press site, click here. Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution Comprised of the Company’s international business units and various direct-to-consumer streaming services, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) aligns technology, media distribution and advertising sales into a single business segment to create and deliver personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world. For the DMED press site, click here. CONTENT GROUPS Studios Content The Studios Content group encompasses a collection of world-class entertainment studios that produce high-quality cinematic storytelling for both theatrical and streaming release. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of popular stage shows on Broadway and around the world. For the Studios press site, click here. General Entertainment Content The General Entertainment Content group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks. For the General Entertainment press site, click here. ESPN and Sports Content The ESPN and Sports Content group acquires and produces ESPN’s live sports programming, as well as sports news and original and non-scripted sports-related content, for The Walt Disney Company’s cable channels, ESPN+, and ABC. For the ESPN press site, click here. HISTORY OF DISNEY From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. 1923 Walt Disney signs a contract with M. J. Winkler to produce a series of Alice Comedies. The year marks the start of The Walt Disney Company, first known as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. Learn More About Disney History at D23 FOLLOW US ON Twitter Terms of Use Privacy Policy Your California Privacy Rights Children’s Online Privacy Policy Disney.com Guest Services Advertise With Us Interest-Based Ads Do Not Sell My Personal Information Contact Us © Disney. All rights reserved