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The Company’s slate of director nominees for Disney’s 2023 annual meeting of shareholders will include Ms. Everson, 50, on it. To make room for Carolyn Everyone, Disney has increased its board from nine to twelve members.
Susan Arnold, chairman of the board for The Walt Disney Company, remarked, “We are delighted to welcome Carolyn Everson to the Disney Board. “As we continue to concentrate on extending our brand and global reach, Carolyn’s considerable expertise, which includes jobs at a number of high-profile, complicated multinational firms, adds a welcome and essential perspective.”
CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Carolyn is a renowned leader with “almost three decades of experience in senior operating roles at dynamic consumer-facing enterprises. She will add a distinct and valued perspective to our Board.” “Carolyn has helped create a number of top-tier digital advertising firms, and her insights make her a fantastic fit as we continue to position the company for long-term success,” says the executive.
“We have a fruitful and cooperative partnership with Third Point,” Mr. Chapek continued, “with whom we share a great commitment to continue building on Disney’s many successes and raising shareholder value.”
In addition to working with The Walt Disney Company’s excellent directors and incredibly brilliant management team, Everson expressed his joy and honor at joining the board of directors. A well-known company with a remarkable history that has delighted millions of customers and has meant a lot to my family and me over the years. At this exciting time for everyone, we are committed to promoting Disney’s strategic initiatives.
Daniel S. Loeb, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Third Point, stated: “We are pleased with our fruitful and ongoing dialogue with Bob and Disney’s management team. The addition of Carolyn Everson to Disney’s board of directors adds an important new perspective to an already successful group.