Disney CFO Talks Smooth Succession As Josh D’Amaro Prepares To Step Up, “Minimum Drama … People Are Excited”
Disney chief financial officer Hugh Johnston praised the company’s board smooth and thorough work that culminated in what he considers a great result. They “really went through an extremely thorough process … It probably went on for about a year and a half. They looked internally, externally. They really pushed hard on the candidates, […]
Sports Rights Will Help Cause $1B Bump In Disney Content Spending Next Year
Disney will be increasing its overall content spending by $1 billion to $24 billion, largely due to growth in sports rights fees including the newly renewed NBA agreement.
Disney Renews CFO Hugh Johnston Contract Through January 2029
Disney has extended the employment agreement of Hugh Johnston, who has served as the company's CFO for almost two years, through January 2029.
Disney Extends CFO Hugh Johnston’s Contract Through 2029
Disney has extended the contract of Chief Financial Officer Hugh Johnston through January 31, 2029.
Disney CFO Says Company Happy To Work With Donald Trump “On Things That Would Make Sense” For Industry
Disney CFO Hugh Johnston said it's early discuss a film tariff but is happy to talk with Trump about making the entertainment industry stronger.
Disney’s New Password Sharing Approach Is “Working Out Well For Us”, CFO Hugh Johnston Says
Disney's initial efforts to limit password sharing are "working out well for us," Disney CFO Hugh Johnston said.
Sun Valley Sees Moguls & Governors Mingle, With Strategy, Succession & Politics In Play
Media and tech execs and politicians are gathering in Sun Valley, Idaho this week for Allen & Co's annual mountainside retreat where deals are hatched.
Bob Iger Says Netflix-Like Password Sharing Plan On Disney+ Will Start In June – Update
Disney this summer will roll out paid password sharing on Disney+, a move CEO Bob Iger describes it as being directly influenced by Netflix.
Bob Iger Says Netflix-Like Password Sharing Plan On Disney+ And Hulu Will Help Streaming Unit Reach “Margins That We Feel Good About”
Disney this summer will roll out paid password sharing on Disney+, a move CEO Bob Iger describes it as being directly influenced by Netflix.
Disney Hires PepsiCo Veteran Hugh Johnston as CFO
Disney has recruited Hugh Johnston, a 34-year veteran of PepsiCo, as chief financial officer.
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