Layoffs At Disney? 1,000 Jobs Reportedly Eliminated As New CEO Josh D’Amaro Pushes Major Restructuring Drive

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    "title": "Layoffs At Disney? 1,000 Jobs Reportedly Eliminated As New CEO Josh D’Amaro Pushes Major Restructuring Drive - Stocktwits",
    "excerpt": "Advertisement | Remove ads. Walt Disney Co. (DIS) is reportedly reducing its global workforce by roughly 1,000 positions as newly appointed CEO Josh D’Amaro moves quickly to reshape the entertainment giant’s organizational structure. According to a Bloomberg report , the layoffs mark Amaro’s first major workforce decision since taking over leadership and come amid a broader push to streamline operations across divisions. The reductions affect multiple parts of the company but are mainly focused within Disney’s marketing operations, which have recently been unified under chief marketing and brand officer Asad Ayaz, the report said. Advertisement | Remove ads. It added that D’Amaro informed employees through an internal memo that the company is rethinking how it operates in a rapidly evolving media landscape, and that the affected roles are part of a broader review of efficiency across departments. Walt Disney stock traded over 1% higher on Tuesday afternoon. D’Amaro took charge in March, becoming the first executive to ascend from Disney’s Parks and Experiences division, which has increasingly emerged as the company’s primary profit driver. Disney’s first-quarter earnings showed a mixed picture. Theme parks delivered record revenue, supported by strong visitor spending and new attractions, while streaming operations continued to post positive operating income. Advertisement |...",
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