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10 Disney HR leaders
These ten Disney HR leaders include its chief human resources officer, senior vice presidents of total rewards, international HR and global HR operations, and HR, talent and workforce strategy vice presidents for Disney Experiences, parks and studios. A reader can learn how HR leaders build and run their teams at Disney.
Professionals to explore
01—10Bill Frew
LinkedInExperience: Sr. Vice President, Global HR Operations · The Walt Disney Company
Former Sr. Vice President, Global HR Operations at The Walt Disney Company (2018–2022), where the profile describes overseeing a global HR shared services initiative with a staff of 700+. Former Sr. Vice President, Human Resources, Asia Pacific, EMEA, Latin America and Canada (2007–2018) and Vice President, Human Resources, Asia Pacific (2004–2005) at Disney.
Eric Chaisson
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President, Total Rewards · The Walt Disney Company
Senior Vice President, Total Rewards at The Walt Disney Company since March 2022; the profile headline gives a title of Executive Vice President, Total Rewards and Employee Services. Former Vice President roles at Disney covering executive compensation and employee benefits (2017–2022), enterprise compensation (2016–2017), and compensation, HRIS and workforce analytics (2011–2016).
Francois Masson
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President Human Resources, International · The Walt Disney Company
Senior Vice President Human Resources, International at The Walt Disney Company since August 2022; the profile headline gives a title of Executive Vice President, Human Resources, International. Former Vice President, Human Resources, Europe, Middle East & Africa (2007–2023), HR Director, France and Benelux (2003–2006) and Compensation and Benefits Director, EMEA (1999–2003) at Disney.
Gina Cordero
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President, Business Partner, People and Culture and Cast Experience · Disney Experiences
Senior Vice President, Business Partner, People and Culture and Cast Experience at Disney Experiences since October 2025. Former Vice President Human Resources and Cast Experience (2018–2025) and Vice President roles in human resources, diversity and inclusion and employee relations (2012–2018) at Disney Experiences, and Director, Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion at The Walt Disney Company (2010–2012).
Jody Wood
LinkedInExperience: Vice President, Recruitment & Talent Management, Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products · The Walt Disney Company
Former Vice President, Recruitment & Talent Management, Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products at The Walt Disney Company (2018–2023), and former Vice President, Human Resources Diversity & Inclusion at Disney (2011–2023). Former Director, Human Resources (2009–2011) and Director, Recruitment (2005–2009) at Walt Disney World.
Julie Hodges
LinkedInExperience: SVP Compensation, Benefits and Talent Acquisition · The Walt Disney Company
Former SVP Compensation, Benefits and Talent Acquisition at The Walt Disney Company (2016–2021), described as setting the company's global total rewards strategy. Former SVP Human Resources - Walt Disney Parks and Resorts (2009–2016) and Vice President, Disney University/Learning & Development (2005–2009). Former Chief People Officer at Activision Blizzard (2021–2024).
Karmen Fox
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President/Business Partner, People, Culture, & Crew Experience · Disney Entertainment - Studios
Senior Vice President/Business Partner, People, Culture, & Crew Experience at Disney Entertainment - Studios since September 2025. Former Vice President, Human Resources & Crew Experience at The Walt Disney Studios (2012–2025), described as leading HR business partner teams for Marvel Studios, Disney Live Action and other film labels, and Vice President Human Resources at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts (2005–2012).
Sonia L. Coleman
LinkedInExperience: Sr EVP & CHRO · The Walt Disney Company
Sr EVP & CHRO at The Walt Disney Company since April 2023, listed at the C-Level in the Human Resources department. The profile also lists Senior Vice President Human Resources at Disney General Entertainment Content and ESPN, a role dated from April 2017, giving experience leading HR for Disney's content and sports businesses.
Susan Santana
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Human Resources, Disneyland Resort · Disney Experiences
Vice President Human Resources, Disneyland Resort at Disney Experiences since July 2021, described as the strategic HR leader for the Disneyland Resort. Former Director, Human Resources at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts (2018–2021) and Director, Human Resources at The Walt Disney Studios (2013–2018), and Manager, Human Resources at Disney Experiences (2007–2013).
Tyson Tinsley
LinkedInExperience: VP, Workforce Strategy · Disney Experiences
VP, Workforce Strategy at Disney Experiences since September 2022. Former Director, HR Decision Science and Workforce Planning (2017–2022), Sr Manager, Workforce Planning, Analytics & Insights (2007–2017) and Workforce Planning Analyst (2004–2007) at The Walt Disney Company. The profile describes an HR and analytics background with employee and labor relations specialties.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person to the business you care about: a Disney Experiences or parks HR leader suits frontline cast and resort workforce questions, while a studios HR partner suits creative and production teams. Ask a total rewards or compensation leader about pay design and a workforce strategy leader about staffing models.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you run HR for a large frontline workforce at theme parks and resorts?
- 02How should a media company design total rewards across very different businesses and countries?
- 03What does workforce planning look like for a business with strong seasonal demand?
Reaching Disney HR leaders
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