DIS Walt Disney Co

By Denny Jacob

Walt Disney Co. on Thursday said Christine McCarthy will step down as senior executive vice president and chief financial officer and will take a family medical leave of absence.

The entertainment giant said Kevin Lansberry, executive vice president and CFO of Disney Parks, Experiences and Product, will serve as the interim CFO, effective July 1.

McCarthy will continue as a strategic advisor during her leave and will assist with the process of identifying and onboarding a long-term successor as part of the transition, the company said. She joined Disney in 2000 as treasurer and became CFO in 2015.

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June 15, 2023 16:41 ET (20:41 GMT)

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