Disney CTO Aaron LaBerge to Join Penn Entertainment in June

Aaron LaBerge, Disney's long-serving CTO, is set to become the CTO of Penn Entertainment, marking a significant career shift after two decades at Disney.

Aaron LaBerge, Disney Entertainment and ESPN's chief technology officer, will leave his role at the end of June for personal reasons to join Penn Entertainment.
LaBerge's new position at Penn involves leading technology and execution for the company’s digital efforts, including the ESPN Bet platform.
Disney is initiating a search for LaBerge's replacement, with Chris Lawson taking over as interim CTO.
The move comes at a crucial time for Disney as it integrates Hulu into Disney+ and develops a direct-to-consumer offering for ESPN.
LaBerge's departure follows a trend of veteran Disney executives leaving the company in recent years.