Kevin Mayer, the head of direct-to-consumer and international for Walt Disney, is leaving the company to become CEO of giant TikTok
. He had been considered a leading contender to succeed Bob Iger as chief executive of Disney but was passed over in favor of Bob Chapek, the former head of parks and resorts.Campbell is a 23-year Disney veteran who has held leadership roles across the company’s media, international and parks businesses and most recently served as President of Disneyland Resort.
Campbell was a member of the Direct-to-Consumer and International leadership team as President, The Walt Disney Company—Europe, Middle East and Africa , where she oversaw the Disney+ launch strategy and direct-to-consumer roadmap for the region. Disney also announced that Josh D’Amaro — president of Walt Disney World Resort — has been named Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, replacing Chapek.
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