Rich Ross is the new chairman of Walt Disney Studios

Rich Ross is the new chairman of Walt Disney Studios

Walt Disney Studios has announced the appointment of Rich Ross as their new chairman.

Disney Chief Executive Robert A. Iger has hired him as the replacement of Dick Cook.

Ross is now responsible for developing more profitable projects for the company.

Iger spoke about Ross: “Rich has an outstanding record of creating high-quality family entertainment that delights audiences around the world. With his success in building the Disney brand across many of our businesses, his astute marketing sensibility, his proven ability in working effectively with talent and his skill at navigating complex global markets, I’m confident he’s the perfect leader for our studio group.”

Ross said: “I am very excited to play a key role in continuing the storytelling legacy of The Walt Disney Studios. There has never been a better time to entertain our global audiences with high-quality and compelling content and introduce new characters that will become family favorites. I look forward to working with Bob, the team at the studios and all of our Disney family towards that goal.”