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Long-Serving Nat Geo Exec Exits in Disney Cuts
21 Jul
Summary
- National Geographic experienced significant layoffs.
- An SVP of Development, Charlie Parsons, was let go.
- The layoffs affected nearly 100 employees at Disney Entertainment.
National Geographic has experienced significant workforce reductions as part of broader layoffs within Disney Entertainment Television. Charlie Parsons, an executive with over 15 years of service and SVP of Development, was among those affected.
Parsons contributed to notable shows like 'One Strange Rock' and 'Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted.' His departure comes as nearly 100 employees were laid off across the division, with Nat Geo and ABC News being notably impacted.
These cuts were foreshadowed by CEO Josh D'Amaro's April announcement about streamlining operations. Other executives, including Terry Danuser, VP of Casting and Talent Relations, also departed.
