Disney is starting its 3rd round of layoffs under CEO Josh D'Amaro
Disney is undergoing its third round of layoffs since March, impacting several hundred employees across various departments including tech and HR. This follows previous restructuring efforts under CEO Josh D'Amaro.
Why it matters
The recurring layoffs at a major media conglomerate reflect ongoing corporate cost-cutting measures and structural shifts within the entertainment and tech sectors.
Disney is cutting more staff under CEO Josh D'Amaro. Aurore Marechal/Getty Images Disney is turning to layoffs for the third time since mid-March, when Josh D'Amaro became CEO. A person familiar with the change confirmed the new round of cuts on Tuesday. D'Amaro's company downsized its marketing team in April and cut ESPN staffers in July. Disney is laying off employees for the third time since CEO Josh D'Amaro took the top job in mid-March. The Mouse House is cutting several hundred employees across teams, including tech and HR, a person familiar with the move confirmed to Business Insider. Deadline first reported Tuesday's cuts. Disney did a major round of layoffs in mid-April, less than a month after D'Amaro took over for longtime CEO Bob Iger.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in