Returning CEO Bob Iger made it clear that there were going to be major layoffs in the amount of around 7,000 employees of The Walt Disney Company, and a new report suggests Mouse House executives are getting ready for the first round of unloading. According to a new report from Business Insider, “Disney executives are being directed to identify thousands ...
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Wall Street Journal Exposes the Intense Boardroom Conflicts Between Chapek and McCarthy
Not every Disney fan loves former Disney CEO Bob Chapek (in fact, that’s quite the understatement) but not all Disney fans are fond of Walt Disney Company CFO Christine McCarthy, either — and apparently, these two Disney leaders weren’t happy with each other any more than Disney fans were happy with them! In a new article from the Wall Street ...
Read More »Wall Street Journal Reveals The Truth About Disney Leaders’ “Unanimous” Votes For Chapek
It will be no surprise to Walt Disney Company, Disneyland Resort, and Walt Disney World Resort fans to learn that former Disney CEO Bob Chapek was not very popular when he was the leader of the company (which was only a few weeks ago). Bob Chapek’s name was used in scorn and mockery by Disney Guests or Disney fans for ...
Read More »Disney’s Next CEO? Top 5 Candidates to Replace Bob Iger
Bob Iger ran Disney for 15 years during a beloved period of the company’s history. After Bob Chapek (Iger’s pick for CEO) was aggressively ousted on November 20, 2022, Iger is back to retake the helm. Iger has signed a 2-year contract to be CEO at The Walt Disney Company, with the understanding that he would use this time to ...
Read More »“Hopefully Iger Dumps Her”: Disney Fans Want CFO McCarthy Gone
While Christine McCarthy may have survived the reorganization that took place after Bob Iger’s return, fans aren’t too happy with Disney’s CFO. It’s no secret that the last few weeks have seen the Walt Disney Company going through tumultuous times. Disney CEO Bob Chapek was ousted, and his predecessor, Bob Iger, took his place. A lot of Chapek’s allies were ...
Read More »Report: Christine McCarthy Early Favorite to Replace Bob Iger
Could The Walt Disney Company get its first female CEO after Bob Iger’s final departure? It looks more and more likely to be the case, as a new report shows the current Chief Financial Officer, Christine McCarthy, as the leading contender for the position. “Christine has always been a force to be reckoned with, but you have to put her ...
Read More »Chapek’s CFO, Christine McCarthy, Likely Safe at Disney
When one thinks about the “Chapek Era” of The Walt Disney Company, four key people come to mind: Now-former Disney CEO Bob Chapek, Distribution Chairman Kareem Daniel, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro, and Disney CFO Christine McCarthy. Over the last 24 hours, two of those four key characters have already been shown the door. Last night it started with Chapek, ...
Read More »Ominous Statement from Disney CFO Suggests Upcoming Layoffs
The Walt Disney Company seems to have been put through the wringer in recent months, particularly when it comes to public opinion — and even though the company’s earnings this year say otherwise, there was one tidbit from Disney’s CFO that might be a red flag! During the recent quarterly earnings call, Walt Disney Company Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy ...
Read More »Report: Annual Passholders Sue Disney Over Reservation System
Two Walt Disney World Annual Passholders have reportedly filed a lawsuit against Disney regarding the extended Theme Park Reservation policy. According to FloridaPolitics.com, the lawsuit was filed anonymously by two Florida Residents on Tuesday, October 18, in the U.S. District Court’s Orlando Division. The plaintiffs, referred to as “E.K.” and “M.P.,” claim that Disney is exploiting its annual pass holders ...
Read More »Disney CEO Claims Genie+ is Helping Prevent Theme Park Ticket Price Hikes
Disney CEO Bob Chapek and Disney CFO Christine McCarthy appeared to argue that the increase in additional costs of a Disney Parks day is actually helping keep the actual Theme Park Ticket low during the Q2 2022 earnings webcast on May 11. Related: Genie+, Lightning Lane Financial Success Despite Guest Backlash Over the past year, Guests of the Disneyland Resort ...
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