Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Disney’s chief diversity officer and senior vice president Latondra Newton is exiting her role after more than six years, according to an internal memo obtained by Variety.
An individual with knowledge of the situation says that Newton will be joining the corporate board of another company soon, and plans to devote more time to her self-owned creative company.
In her role as head of DEI operations at Disney, Newton was charged with overseeing the company’s “commitment to produce entertainment that reflects a global audience and sustains a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone.” Upon her departure, Newton’s direct reports will report to Julie Merges on an interim basis until a new chief diversity officer is named.
Shelby Curry and the DEI internal communications team will continue to report to internal communications and engagement exec Carrie Brown.
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