Disney Legal Chief Warns Of Looming Layoffs: "Much Smaller Organization"
TITLE: Disney Legal Chief Warns Of Looming Layoffs: Much Smaller Organization
Horacio Gutierrez, the Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officer for Disney, issued a direct warning to his staff regarding impending job reductions. In a memo distributed at noon on September 18, Gutierrez described a transformation process aimed at creating a much smaller organization. The communication, sent to the Legal and Global Affairs (LGA) department which employs fewer than 1,000 people worldwide, emphasized that the company is moving toward automating certain workflows by utilizing the latest technologies. While the message was directed at the LGA team, it has spread throughout the broader Disney workforce, sparking concerns that a wider round of layoffs could begin as early as next week.
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Source: deadline.com · 2026-09-25