By Jill Goldsmith Kevin Mayer, the head of direct-to-consumer and international for Walt Disney, is leaving the company to become CEO of giant TikTok.
He had been considered a leading contender to succeed Bob Iger as chief executive of Disney but was passed over in favor of Bob Chapek, the former head of parks and resorts.
Disney said Monday that Rebecca Campbell will replace Mayer, reporing to Chapek. Campbell is a 23-year Disney veteran who has held leadership roles across the company’s media, international and parks businesses and most recently served as President of Disneyland Resort.
As Chairman, Direct-to-Consumer and International, Ms. Campbell will oversee the Company’s streaming businesses globally, including Disney+—which this
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