Ben Swinburne, who was an analyst at Morgan Stanley for 27 years, has been named the Executive Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy for The Walt Disney Company.
Swinburne will join Disney in the near future and report directly to Johnston, who is Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He has most recently served as Managing Director and Head of US Media Research at Morgan Stanley.
“Ben has been one of the industry’s most respected media analysts and brings deep insight into the evolving global entertainment landscape,” said Johnston. “His analytical rigor, strategic perspective, and long-standing knowledge of our business and broader industry make him an exceptional addition to our team as we continue to execute against our long‑term vision and deliver sustained value for our shareholders.”
Swinburne will lead Disney’s investor relations, communicating the company’s financial performance and long‑term strategic vision to institutional investors and retail shareholders, sell-side analysts and other key stakeholders.
He will also oversee the company’s long-term strategic planning and market analysis in his corporate strategy role, identifying growth opportunities based on industry trends and evolving entertainment consumption.
“Having spent much of my career analyzing Disney’s performance and long‑term opportunities, I have a deep appreciation for the company’s creative strengths, operational discipline, and consistent focus on delivering value for shareholders,” said Swinburne. “It is an incredibly exciting time to be joining the company, and I look forward to working with the team to continue the incredible progress they have made to position Disney for future growth.”
