Christine McCarthy, who stepped down as Disney’s chief financial officer this week, is likely best known outside the company for her ill-advised comments about the weight of Disney theme park guests.
FILE: Christine McCarthy participates in a panel discussion during the Milken Institute Global Conference on April 29, 2019, in Beverly Hills, Calif. McCarthy stepped down from her role as chief financial officer of the Walt Disney Company on Thursday.In a move that reportedly surprised even her co-workers, Walt Disney Company Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy stepped down on Thursday.
“Christine McCarthy is one of the most admired financial executives in America, and her impact on The Walt Disney Company during 23 years of dedicated service cannot be overstated,” CEO Bob Iger said in a statement. “Christine has served as a key strategic anchor during a period of great transformation.
“We have things on the cost of goods side,” McCarthy said. “And it’s interesting. Just last week … I was talking to our parks senior team about things we could do there. And there are lots of things that are worth talking about. We can adjust suppliers. We can substitute products. We can cut portion size, which is probably good for some people’s waistlines.”
McCarthy’s resignation adds even more uncertainty to a tumultuous time for the entertainment giant. After an immensely unpopular stint as CEO, Bob Chapek was forced out last year, ushering in the return of former CEO Iger. Under Iger, Disney has slashed 7,000 jobs and embarked on a company restructuring. The
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