Disney names Sonia Coleman as new CHRO, replacing Paul Richardson effective April 8

Walt Disney Co

Paul Richardson terminated without cause; his employment ends April 7, 2023 after 15+ years.
Sonia Coleman appointed Senior EVP and CHRO, effective April 8, reporting to CEO Bob Iger.
Coleman previously SVP HR for Disney Entertainment and ESPN; will lead global HR strategy.
Iger cited Coleman's expertise amid company-wide operating structure transformation.

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Paul J. Richardson

Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

DIS · Walt Disney Co

Effective: 2023-04-07
Filed: March 13, 2023, 7:59 PM ET

On March 8, 2023, The Walt Disney Company (the “Company”) exercised its right to terminate without cause the employment of Paul J. Richardson as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective at the end of April 7, 2023.

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Paul J. Richardson departed as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Walt Disney Co.

Action: terminated without cause
Role: Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

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On March 8, 2023, The Walt Disney Company (the “Company”) exercised its right to terminate without cause the employment of Paul J. Richardson as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective at the end of April 7, 2023.

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