Yet Another Disney Executive Is Now Leaving The Company

Big changes continue to hit the Walt Disney Company. See the newest executive to now leave the company.

Changes at the Walt Disney Company

There have been so many changes within the Walt Disney Company over the past few months. The biggest surprise came with the exit of former Disney CEO, Bob Chapek, back in November 2022.

As Bob Iger returned as Disney CEO, he announced huge job reductions. This would come with a workforce reduction of 7,000 jobs. The first round of layoffs shocked many as Disney executives were among the first to be let go.

Recently, Disney announced the HUGE news that Disney Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy will take a medical leave of absence. You can check out more details about her departure HERE. This caused a huge change for Walt Disney World Park executives with many changes announced earlier this week.

Another Executive Leaving

Latondra Newton has served as the Chief Diversity Officer for six years with the Walt Disney Company. Variety first broke this story with a memo shared by Sonia Coleman Disney’s HR chief.

The memo states, “Since joining the company in 2017, Latondra has led the company’s strategic diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, including partnering with stakeholders across the enterprise to amplify stories of the world by people around the world.”

“She has been dedicated to ensuring every person sees themselves and their life experiences represented in a meaningful and authentic way.” Coleman goes on to say, “Latondra’s direct reports will report to Julie Merges on an interim basis until a new DEI leader is identified.”

Julie Merges will continue to work as Senior Vice President of Talent Acquisition with the Walt Disney Company. This news is quite surprising along with the exit of Christine McCarthy just last week.

Latondra Newton served as the Chief Diversity Officer for six years and is now leaving the Walt Disney Company.

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