Hugh Johnston has been named senior executive VP and CFO of Disney (DIS) effective December 4. It was announced by Robert Iger, CEO. Johnston is vice chairman and CFP of PepsiCo (PEP), where he has held numerous leadership positions during a 34-year career with the multinational food and beverage company. As Disney’s CFO, Johnston will report directly to Iger and will lead the company’s worldwide finance organization, which includes corporate real estate, corporate strategy and business development, enterprise controllership, enterprise technology, financial planning and analysis, global product and labor standards, global security, investor relations, risk management, tax, and treasury.
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