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Christine M. McCarthy Named Chief Financial Officer at The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company has named Christine M. McCarthy the Chief Financial Officer, replacing Jay Rasulo who recently announced that he was resigning from the company. The promotion makes McCarthy the company's first female CFO and the most senior female executive in company history.

Jay Rasulo, Disney’s Chief Financial Officer, Stepping Down at End of June

The Walt Disney Company's chief financial officer Jay Rasulo will step down at the end of the month according to CEO Bob Iger. Rasulo was passed over for the chief operating officer job back in February when that position went to Tom Staggs.

The Walt Disney Company Publishes 2014 Corporate Citizenship Summary

The Walt Disney Company has set corporate citizenship goals for the company that, according to Chief Financial Officer Jay Rasulo, have a direct impact on the company's financial strength and Disney's reputation as "one of the most trusted and admired companies in the world."

Hotel Occupancy at Disney Resorts Reached 89 Percent in First Quarter

During its fiscal first quarter The Walt Disney Company has seen its domestic hotel occupancy spike to 89 percent, compared to 81 percent for the same time last year. The report took into account room occupancy at all Walt Disney World Resort hotels and Disneyland Resort hotels.

The Walt Disney Company Names Tom Staggs Chief Operating Officer

The Walt Disney Company has named Tom Staggs the Chief Operating Officer. Staggs was the Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and will continue to lead the Parks and Resorts division while also working in his new role. A successor is expected to be named to take over the Parks and Resorts division at a later date.

Disney Buying Back $8 Billion in Stock

The Walt Disney Company recently announced plans to buy back nearly $8 billion in stock beginning next year.

The announcement was made by Chief Financial Officer Jay Rasulo at an investor's meeting in California. Disney says they expect an increase in cash flow, which is the reason behind the buy back.