The Walt Disney Company Names Hugh Johnston As Senior Executive Vice President And Chief Financial Officer, Effective December 4
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Hugh F. Johnston has been appointed as the Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), effective from December 4. Johnston, currently Vice Chairman and CFO of PepsiCo, will report directly to Disney's CEO, Robert A. Iger, and lead the company's worldwide finance organization. Johnston's responsibilities at PepsiCo included providing strategic financial leadership and ensuring the company's strategy creates shareholder value.

November 06, 2023 | 2:01 pm
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Hugh F. Johnston's appointment as CFO could bring strategic financial leadership to Disney, potentially creating shareholder value.
Johnston's extensive experience and successful tenure at PepsiCo, where he was responsible for strategic financial leadership and creating shareholder value, could be beneficial for Disney. His appointment could potentially lead to strategic decisions that could drive growth and value creation for Disney.
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