Disney Extends Chief Financial Officer Hugh Johnston's Contract Through 2029
Disney increased Hugh Johnston’s annual equity award to $16.5 million, extending his CFO contract through 2029 to maintain financial stability ahead of CEO transition.
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Disney extends Chief Financial Officer Hugh Johnston's contract through 2029
Hugh Johnston. (Courtesy image) The Walt Disney Company has extended the employment agreement of Chief Financial Officer Hugh Johnston through January 2029, the company announced on Wednesday. Johnston has served as one of the top executive lieutenants for Disney CEO Bob Iger as the company continues to build out its streaming-first vision while supporting its linear sports networks, theme parks and content production units. According to a regul…
Disney CFO Hugh Johnston signs contract extension.
Disney CFO Hugh Johnson Will Remain For Four More Years
According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Walt Disney Company has extended its contract with Chief Financial Officer Hugh Johnston for four more years. Walt Disney Company Headquarters in Burbank Disney entered into a new contract with Johnston that will keep him on as CFO of the company through January 31st, 2029. Johnston succeeded longtime Disney CFO Christine McCarthy and became Disney’s CFO in 2023. Johnston previously served as CFO at Peps…
Disney Extends CFO Hugh Johnston's Contract Through 2029
Disney has extended CFO Hugh Johnston’s employment contract two years through Jan. 31, 2029. Johnston, who became Disney CFO two years ago, reporting to CEO Bob Iger, will see his long-term equity incentive annual award increase to $16.5 million from $11.5 million. His $2 million base salary and annual bonus (200% of salary) remains the … Continue reading "Disney Extends CFO Hugh Johnston’s Contract Through 2029" The post Disney Extends CFO Hugh…
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