Pixar Names Jonathan Garson President, Morris Moves to Emeritus

Pixar Animation Studios said Jonathan Garson will become its president on January 4, 2027, succeeding Jim Morris, who will move into a president emeritus role after 12 years leading the studio. The leadership changes were announced by Alan Bergman, chairman of Disney Entertainment and Studios, and will also expand the creative responsibilities of longtime Pixar producer Jonas Rivera. Garson, who joined Pixar in 2010 and has worked at Disney for more than 30 years, most recently served as Pixar’s general manager. The studio said he will oversee production and operations, including producers, department heads and postproduction, and work with Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter. Garson and Morris will report to Bergman. Morris joined Pixar in 2005 and became president in 2014. In his new role, he will remain executive producer of Incredibles 3 and focus on mentoring, talent development and technology initiatives, according to the studio. Morris said he would step back from day-to-day work after 52 years in the industry, including nearly 40 at Lucasfilm and Pixar, and take on special projects. Rivera will take an expanded creative executive vice president role, leading filmmakers...