Bob Iger Returns/Disney CEO Thread (2022)

[HandsomePete]

Sure, I get it, it makes sense on paper, it's a smart business move etc etc but at the end of the day, a big part of the reason why those parks are successful is because people love the movies and shows. A successful entertainment operation is what feeds the parks, consumer products, games, etc.

A substantial portion of the foundation of each park - despite the direction of the last 10-15 years - is non-movie/TV show IP.

Josh was SVP of Resorts + VP of Animal Kingdom, plus the commercial org at WDW actually made sense when he was in charge of it. While I think there was one external candidate who had a better resume, it’s the best anyone on the parks side could have realistically hoped for.

 

[TheUniC6]

My main concern is on who they pick for the parks.

DSNY newscast floated a list of people who he speculated might take over the parks division. They included:
Michael Moriarty (EVP & CFO Disney Experiences)
Ken Potrock (President, Major events integration)
Thomas Mazloum (President, DLR)
Natacha Rafalski (President DLPR)

 

[Viator]

DSNY newscast floated a list of people who he speculated might take over the parks division. They included:
Michael Moriarty (EVP & CFO Disney Experiences)
Ken Potrock (President, Major events integration)
Thomas Mazloum (President, DLR)
Natacha Rafalski (President DLPR)

I can't help but think DSNY forgot a big one: that being Jeff Vahle.

 

[HandsomePete]

Bring back Catherine Powell